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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.69, 1,367.53 and 262.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.69, 1,367.53 and 262.43 is: 393.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.69 : 1,367.53 = 262.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.69/1,367.53 = 262.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.69x = 1,367.53 × 262.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.69x = 358,880.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,880.90/911.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.64

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