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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.45, 1,364.18 and 260.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.45, 1,364.18 and 260.19 is: 390.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.45 : 1,364.18 = 260.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.45/1,364.18 = 260.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.45x = 1,364.18 × 260.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.45x = 354,945.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,945.99/909.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.29

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