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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.82, 1,367.52 and 262.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.82, 1,367.52 and 262.41 is: 393.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.82 : 1,367.52 = 262.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.82/1,367.52 = 262.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.82x = 1,367.52 × 262.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.82x = 358,850.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,850.92/911.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.55

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