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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.07, 1,366.65 and 261.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.07, 1,366.65 and 261.86 is: 392.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.07 : 1,366.65 = 261.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.07/1,366.65 = 261.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.07x = 1,366.65 × 261.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.07x = 357,864.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,864.14/911.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.80

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