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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.97, 1,366.69 and 261.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.97, 1,366.69 and 261.75 is: 392.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.97 : 1,366.69 = 261.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.97/1,366.69 = 261.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.97x = 1,366.69 × 261.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.97x = 357,731.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,731.11/910.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.69

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