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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.66, 1,364.48 and 260.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.66, 1,364.48 and 260.40 is: 390.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.66 : 1,364.48 = 260.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.66/1,364.48 = 260.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.66x = 1,364.48 × 260.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.66x = 355,310.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,310.59/909.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.60

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