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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.68, 1,367.28 and 262.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.68, 1,367.28 and 262.44 is: 393.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.68 : 1,367.28 = 262.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.68/1,367.28 = 262.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.68x = 1,367.28 × 262.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.68x = 358,828.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,828.96/911.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.59

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