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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.25, 1,365.37 and 260.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.25, 1,365.37 and 260.99 is: 391.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.25 : 1,365.37 = 260.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.25/1,365.37 = 260.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.25x = 1,365.37 × 260.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.25x = 356,340.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,340.44/910.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.48

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