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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.63, 1,367.26 and 262.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.63, 1,367.26 and 262.19 is: 393.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.63 : 1,367.26 = 262.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.63/1,367.26 = 262.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.63x = 1,367.26 × 262.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.63x = 358,481.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,481.90/911.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.23

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