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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.62, 1,366.13 and 261.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.62, 1,366.13 and 261.36 is: 392.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.62 : 1,366.13 = 261.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.62/1,366.13 = 261.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.62x = 1,366.13 × 261.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.62x = 357,051.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,051.74/910.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.10

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