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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.96, 1,366.25 and 261.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.96, 1,366.25 and 261.52 is: 392.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.96 : 1,366.25 = 261.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.96/1,366.25 = 261.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.96x = 1,366.25 × 261.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.96x = 357,301.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,301.70/910.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.23

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