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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.48, 1,365.60 and 261.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.48, 1,365.60 and 261.28 is: 391.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.48 : 1,365.60 = 261.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.48/1,365.60 = 261.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.48x = 1,365.60 × 261.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.48x = 356,803.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,803.97/910.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.89

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