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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.98, 1,366.30 and 261.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.98, 1,366.30 and 261.56 is: 392.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.98 : 1,366.30 = 261.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.98/1,366.30 = 261.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.98x = 1,366.30 × 261.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.98x = 357,373.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,373.17/910.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.30

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