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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.06, 1,366.44 and 261.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.06, 1,366.44 and 261.65 is: 392.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.06 : 1,366.44 = 261.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.06/1,366.44 = 261.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.06x = 1,366.44 × 261.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.06x = 357,529.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,529.03/911.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.43

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