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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.21, 1,366.64 and 261.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.21, 1,366.64 and 261.79 is: 392.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.21 : 1,366.64 = 261.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.21/1,366.64 = 261.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.21x = 1,366.64 × 261.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.21x = 357,765.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,765.85/911.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.63

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