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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.02, 1,365.24 and 260.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.02, 1,365.24 and 260.73 is: 391.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.02 : 1,365.24 = 260.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.02/1,365.24 = 260.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.02x = 1,365.24 × 260.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.02x = 355,959.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,959.03/910.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.16

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