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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.52, 1,367.35 and 262.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.52, 1,367.35 and 262.31 is: 393.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.52 : 1,367.35 = 262.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.52/1,367.35 = 262.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.52x = 1,367.35 × 262.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.52x = 358,662.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,662.09/911.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.48

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