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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.56, 1,367.19 and 262.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.56, 1,367.19 and 262.15 is: 393.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.56 : 1,367.19 = 262.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.56/1,367.19 = 262.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.56x = 1,367.19 × 262.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.56x = 358,408.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,408.86/911.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.18

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