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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.55, 1,364.16 and 260.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.55, 1,364.16 and 260.13 is: 390.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.55 : 1,364.16 = 260.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.55/1,364.16 = 260.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.55x = 1,364.16 × 260.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.55x = 354,858.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,858.94/909.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.15

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