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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.92, 1,366.61 and 261.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.92, 1,366.61 and 261.66 is: 392.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.92 : 1,366.61 = 261.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.92/1,366.61 = 261.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.92x = 1,366.61 × 261.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.92x = 357,587.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,587.17/910.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.56

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