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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.03, 1,366.55 and 261.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.03, 1,366.55 and 261.82 is: 392.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.03 : 1,366.55 = 261.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.03/1,366.55 = 261.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.03x = 1,366.55 × 261.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.03x = 357,781.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,781.98/911.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.72

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