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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.86, 1,378.38 and 260.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.86, 1,378.38 and 260.75 is: 391.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.86 : 1,378.38 = 260.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.86/1,378.38 = 260.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.86x = 1,378.38 × 260.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.86x = 359,409.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,409.88/918.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.15

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