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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.33, 1,367.03 and 262.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.33, 1,367.03 and 262.07 is: 393.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.33 : 1,367.03 = 262.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.33/1,367.03 = 262.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.33x = 1,367.03 × 262.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.33x = 358,257.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,257.55/911.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.12

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