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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.34, 1,365.48 and 261.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.34, 1,365.48 and 261.08 is: 391.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.34 : 1,365.48 = 261.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.34/1,365.48 = 261.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.34x = 1,365.48 × 261.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.34x = 356,492.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,492.69/910.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.61

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