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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.04, 1,365.26 and 260.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.04, 1,365.26 and 260.72 is: 391.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.04 : 1,365.26 = 260.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.04/1,365.26 = 260.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.04x = 1,365.26 × 260.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.04x = 355,947.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,947.58/910.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.14

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