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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.81, 1,364.55 and 260.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.81, 1,364.55 and 260.39 is: 390.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.81 : 1,364.55 = 260.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.81/1,364.55 = 260.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.81x = 1,364.55 × 260.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.81x = 355,308.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,308.35/909.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.53

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