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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.40, 1,365.44 and 261.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.40, 1,365.44 and 261.12 is: 391.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.40 : 1,365.44 = 261.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.40/1,365.44 = 261.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.40x = 1,365.44 × 261.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.40x = 356,543.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,543.69/910.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.63

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