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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.80, 1,367.70 and 262.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.80, 1,367.70 and 262.60 is: 393.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.80 : 1,367.70 = 262.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.80/1,367.70 = 262.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.80x = 1,367.70 × 262.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.80x = 359,158.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,158.02/911.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.90

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