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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.71, 1,366.32 and 261.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.71, 1,366.32 and 261.51 is: 392.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.71 : 1,366.32 = 261.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.71/1,366.32 = 261.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.71x = 1,366.32 × 261.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.71x = 357,306.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,306.34/910.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.34

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