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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.66, 1,365.98 and 261.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.66, 1,365.98 and 261.40 is: 392.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.66 : 1,365.98 = 261.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.66/1,365.98 = 261.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.66x = 1,365.98 × 261.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.66x = 357,067.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,067.17/910.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.10

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