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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.18, 1,366.34 and 261.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.18, 1,366.34 and 261.78 is: 392.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.18 : 1,366.34 = 261.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.18/1,366.34 = 261.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.18x = 1,366.34 × 261.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.18x = 357,679.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,679.18/911.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.55

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