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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.79, 1,367.70 and 262.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.79, 1,367.70 and 262.53 is: 393.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.79 : 1,367.70 = 262.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.79/1,367.70 = 262.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.79x = 1,367.70 × 262.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.79x = 359,062.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,062.28/911.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.80

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