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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.48, 1,367.10 and 262.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.48, 1,367.10 and 262.28 is: 393.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.48 : 1,367.10 = 262.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.48/1,367.10 = 262.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.48x = 1,367.10 × 262.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.48x = 358,562.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,562.99/911.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.39

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