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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.69, 1,367.62 and 262.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.69, 1,367.62 and 262.52 is: 393.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.69 : 1,367.62 = 262.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.69/1,367.62 = 262.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.69x = 1,367.62 × 262.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.69x = 359,020.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,020.76/911.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.80

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