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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.23, 1,366.84 and 261.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.23, 1,366.84 and 261.94 is: 392.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.23 : 1,366.84 = 261.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.23/1,366.84 = 261.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.23x = 1,366.84 × 261.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.23x = 358,030.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,030.07/911.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.91

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