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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.93, 1,366.40 and 261.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.93, 1,366.40 and 261.68 is: 392.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.93 : 1,366.40 = 261.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.93/1,366.40 = 261.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.93x = 1,366.40 × 261.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.93x = 357,558.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,558.24/910.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.52

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