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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.47, 1,365.69 and 261.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.47, 1,365.69 and 261.20 is: 391.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.47 : 1,365.69 = 261.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.47/1,365.69 = 261.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.47x = 1,365.69 × 261.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.47x = 356,718.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,718.23/910.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.80

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