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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.89, 1,366.34 and 261.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.89, 1,366.34 and 261.63 is: 392.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.89 : 1,366.34 = 261.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.89/1,366.34 = 261.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.89x = 1,366.34 × 261.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.89x = 357,468.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,468.38/910.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.44

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