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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.41, 1,367.33 and 262.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.41, 1,367.33 and 262.14 is: 393.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.41 : 1,367.33 = 262.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.41/1,367.33 = 262.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.41x = 1,367.33 × 262.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.41x = 358,431.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,431.89/911.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.27

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