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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.22, 1,367.07 and 262.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.22, 1,367.07 and 262.01 is: 393.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.22 : 1,367.07 = 262.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.22/1,367.07 = 262.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.22x = 1,367.07 × 262.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.22x = 358,177.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,177.87/911.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.08

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