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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.35, 1,367.02 and 262.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.35, 1,367.02 and 262.09 is: 393.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.35 : 1,367.02 = 262.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.35/1,367.02 = 262.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.35x = 1,367.02 × 262.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.35x = 358,282.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,282.27/911.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.13

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