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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.55, 1,365.66 and 261.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.55, 1,365.66 and 261.13 is: 391.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.55 : 1,365.66 = 261.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.55/1,365.66 = 261.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.55x = 1,365.66 × 261.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.55x = 356,607.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,607.97/910.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.64

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