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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.40, 1,365.80 and 261.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.40, 1,365.80 and 261.18 is: 391.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.40 : 1,365.80 = 261.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.40/1,365.80 = 261.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.40x = 1,365.80 × 261.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.40x = 356,718.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,718.34/910.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.83

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