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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.45, 1,365.68 and 261.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.45, 1,365.68 and 261.19 is: 391.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.45 : 1,365.68 = 261.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.45/1,365.68 = 261.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.45x = 1,365.68 × 261.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.45x = 356,701.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,701.96/910.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.79

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