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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.42, 1,365.86 and 261.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.42, 1,365.86 and 261.16 is: 391.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.42 : 1,365.86 = 261.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.42/1,365.86 = 261.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.42x = 1,365.86 × 261.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.42x = 356,708.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,708.00/910.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.81

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