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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.52, 1,365.60 and 261.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.52, 1,365.60 and 261.08 is: 391.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.52 : 1,365.60 = 261.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.52/1,365.60 = 261.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.52x = 1,365.60 × 261.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.52x = 356,530.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,530.85/910.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.57

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