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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.50, 1,367.08 and 262.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.50, 1,367.08 and 262.14 is: 393.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.50 : 1,367.08 = 262.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.50/1,367.08 = 262.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.50x = 1,367.08 × 262.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.50x = 358,366.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,366.35/911.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.16

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