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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.15, 1,365.42 and 260.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.15, 1,365.42 and 260.93 is: 391.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.15 : 1,365.42 = 260.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.15/1,365.42 = 260.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.15x = 1,365.42 × 260.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.15x = 356,279.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,279.04/910.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.45

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