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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.46, 1,367.18 and 262.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.46, 1,367.18 and 262.20 is: 393.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.46 : 1,367.18 = 262.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.46/1,367.18 = 262.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.46x = 1,367.18 × 262.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.46x = 358,474.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,474.60/911.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.30

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