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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.49, 1,364.27 and 260.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.49, 1,364.27 and 260.23 is: 390.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.49 : 1,364.27 = 260.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.49/1,364.27 = 260.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.49x = 1,364.27 × 260.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.49x = 355,023.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,023.98/909.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.36

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