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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.52, 1,365.83 and 261.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.52, 1,365.83 and 261.24 is: 391.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.52 : 1,365.83 = 261.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.52/1,365.83 = 261.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.52x = 1,365.83 × 261.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.52x = 356,803.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,803.00/910.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.87

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