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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.26, 1,367.12 and 262.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.26, 1,367.12 and 262.00 is: 393.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.26 : 1,367.12 = 262.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.26/1,367.12 = 262.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.26x = 1,367.12 × 262.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.26x = 358,182.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,182.68/911.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.06

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