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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.26, 1,365.38 and 260.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.26, 1,365.38 and 260.96 is: 391.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.26 : 1,365.38 = 260.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.26/1,365.38 = 260.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.26x = 1,365.38 × 260.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.26x = 356,309.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,309.56/910.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.44

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