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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.24, 1,365.32 and 261

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.24, 1,365.32 and 261 is: 391.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.24 : 1,365.32 = 261 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.24/1,365.32 = 261/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.24x = 1,365.32 × 261
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.24x = 356,348.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,348.52/910.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.49

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