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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.59, 1,364.63 and 260.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.59, 1,364.63 and 260.38 is: 390.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.59 : 1,364.63 = 260.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.59/1,364.63 = 260.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.59x = 1,364.63 × 260.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.59x = 355,317.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,317.65/909.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.63

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