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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.04, 1,366.39 and 261.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.04, 1,366.39 and 261.82 is: 392.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.04 : 1,366.39 = 261.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.04/1,366.39 = 261.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.04x = 1,366.39 × 261.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.04x = 357,748.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,748.23/911.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.68

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