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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.56, 1,365.69 and 261.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.56, 1,365.69 and 261.15 is: 391.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.56 : 1,365.69 = 261.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.56/1,365.69 = 261.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.56x = 1,365.69 × 261.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.56x = 356,649.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,649.94/910.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.68

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