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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.77, 1,366.20 and 261.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.77, 1,366.20 and 261.49 is: 392.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.77 : 1,366.20 = 261.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.77/1,366.20 = 261.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.77x = 1,366.20 × 261.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.77x = 357,244.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,244.22/910.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.24

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