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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.35, 1,365.52 and 261.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.35, 1,365.52 and 261.09 is: 391.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.35 : 1,365.52 = 261.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.35/1,365.52 = 261.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.35x = 1,365.52 × 261.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.35x = 356,517.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,517.44/910.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.63

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