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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.32, 1,365.54 and 261.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.32, 1,365.54 and 261.06 is: 391.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.32 : 1,365.54 = 261.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.32/1,365.54 = 261.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.32x = 1,365.54 × 261.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.32x = 356,487.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,487.87/910.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.61

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