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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.94, 1,366.61 and 261.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.94, 1,366.61 and 261.68 is: 392.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.94 : 1,366.61 = 261.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.94/1,366.61 = 261.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.94x = 1,366.61 × 261.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.94x = 357,606.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,606.36/910.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.57

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