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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.93, 1,366.29 and 261.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.93, 1,366.29 and 261.73 is: 392.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.93 : 1,366.29 = 261.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.93/1,366.29 = 261.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.93x = 1,366.29 × 261.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.93x = 357,599.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,599.08/910.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.56

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