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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.16, 1,366.80 and 261.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.16, 1,366.80 and 261.93 is: 392.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.16 : 1,366.80 = 261.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.16/1,366.80 = 261.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.16x = 1,366.80 × 261.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.16x = 358,005.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,005.92/911.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.91

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