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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910, 1,364.84 and 260.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910, 1,364.84 and 260.60 is: 390.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910 : 1,364.84 = 260.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910/1,364.84 = 260.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910x = 1,364.84 × 260.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910x = 355,677.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,677.30/910
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.85

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