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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.47, 1,379.17 and 261.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.47, 1,379.17 and 261.35 is: 392.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.47 : 1,379.17 = 261.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.47/1,379.17 = 261.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.47x = 1,379.17 × 261.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.47x = 360,444.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,444.77/919.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.01

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