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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.68, 1,366.23 and 261.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.68, 1,366.23 and 261.41 is: 392.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.68 : 1,366.23 = 261.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.68/1,366.23 = 261.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.68x = 1,366.23 × 261.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.68x = 357,139.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,139.35/910.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.17

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