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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.76, 1,366.25 and 261.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.76, 1,366.25 and 261.50 is: 392.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.76 : 1,366.25 = 261.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.76/1,366.25 = 261.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.76x = 1,366.25 × 261.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.76x = 357,266.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,266.24/910.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.27

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