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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.48, 1,365.90 and 261.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.48, 1,365.90 and 261.26 is: 391.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.48 : 1,365.90 = 261.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.48/1,365.90 = 261.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.48x = 1,365.90 × 261.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.48x = 356,855.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,855.03/910.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.94

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