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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.05, 1,366.41 and 261.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.05, 1,366.41 and 261.63 is: 392.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.05 : 1,366.41 = 261.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.05/1,366.41 = 261.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.05x = 1,366.41 × 261.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.05x = 357,493.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,493.85/911.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.40

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