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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.07, 1,366.59 and 261.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.07, 1,366.59 and 261.80 is: 392.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.07 : 1,366.59 = 261.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.07/1,366.59 = 261.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.07x = 1,366.59 × 261.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.07x = 357,773.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,773.26/911.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.70

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