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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.29, 1,365.51 and 261.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.29, 1,365.51 and 261.03 is: 391.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.29 : 1,365.51 = 261.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.29/1,365.51 = 261.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.29x = 1,365.51 × 261.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.29x = 356,439.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,439.08/910.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.57

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