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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.58, 1,364.32 and 260.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.58, 1,364.32 and 260.31 is: 390.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.58 : 1,364.32 = 260.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.58/1,364.32 = 260.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.58x = 1,364.32 × 260.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.58x = 355,139.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,139.32/909.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.45

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