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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.64, 1,378 and 260.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.64, 1,378 and 260.56 is: 390.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.64 : 1,378 = 260.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.64/1,378 = 260.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.64x = 1,378 × 260.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.64x = 359,051.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,051.68/918.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.85

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