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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.88, 1,364.58 and 260.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.88, 1,364.58 and 260.44 is: 390.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.88 : 1,364.58 = 260.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.88/1,364.58 = 260.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.88x = 1,364.58 × 260.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.88x = 355,391.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,391.22/909.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.59

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