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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.43, 1,367.04 and 262.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.43, 1,367.04 and 262.08 is: 393.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.43 : 1,367.04 = 262.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.43/1,367.04 = 262.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.43x = 1,367.04 × 262.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.43x = 358,273.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,273.84/911.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.09

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