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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.06, 1,365.10 and 260.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.06, 1,365.10 and 260.78 is: 391.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.06 : 1,365.10 = 260.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.06/1,365.10 = 260.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.06x = 1,365.10 × 260.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.06x = 355,990.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,990.78/910.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.17

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