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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.53, 1,367.30 and 262.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.53, 1,367.30 and 262.32 is: 393.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.53 : 1,367.30 = 262.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.53/1,367.30 = 262.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.53x = 1,367.30 × 262.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.53x = 358,670.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,670.14/911.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.48

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