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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.50, 1,367.45 and 262.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.50, 1,367.45 and 262.18 is: 393.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.50 : 1,367.45 = 262.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.50/1,367.45 = 262.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.50x = 1,367.45 × 262.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.50x = 358,522.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,522.97/911.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.33

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