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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.09, 1,366.88 and 261.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.09, 1,366.88 and 261.88 is: 392.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.09 : 1,366.88 = 261.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.09/1,366.88 = 261.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.09x = 1,366.88 × 261.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.09x = 357,953.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,953.81/911.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.88

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