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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.30, 1,365.31 and 260.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.30, 1,365.31 and 260.89 is: 391.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.30 : 1,365.31 = 260.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.30/1,365.31 = 260.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.30x = 1,365.31 × 260.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.30x = 356,195.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,195.73/910.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.29

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