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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.60, 1,365.66 and 261.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.60, 1,365.66 and 261.22 is: 391.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.60 : 1,365.66 = 261.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.60/1,365.66 = 261.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.60x = 1,365.66 × 261.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.60x = 356,737.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,737.71/910.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.76

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