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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.51, 1,367.48 and 262.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.51, 1,367.48 and 262.22 is: 393.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.51 : 1,367.48 = 262.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.51/1,367.48 = 262.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.51x = 1,367.48 × 262.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.51x = 358,572.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,572.46/911.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.39

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