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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.60, 1,367.14 and 262.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.60, 1,367.14 and 262.24 is: 393.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.60 : 1,367.14 = 262.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.60/1,367.14 = 262.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.60x = 1,367.14 × 262.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.60x = 358,518.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,518.79/911.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.29

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