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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.85, 1,366.50 and 261.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.85, 1,366.50 and 261.63 is: 392.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.85 : 1,366.50 = 261.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.85/1,366.50 = 261.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.85x = 1,366.50 × 261.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.85x = 357,517.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,517.40/910.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.51

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