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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.58, 1,367.36 and 262.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.58, 1,367.36 and 262.29 is: 393.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.58 : 1,367.36 = 262.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.58/1,367.36 = 262.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.58x = 1,367.36 × 262.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.58x = 358,644.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,644.85/911.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.43

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