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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.32, 1,367.04 and 262.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.32, 1,367.04 and 262.06 is: 393.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.32 : 1,367.04 = 262.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.32/1,367.04 = 262.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.32x = 1,367.04 × 262.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.32x = 358,246.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,246.50/911.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.11

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