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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.82, 1,367.58 and 262.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.82, 1,367.58 and 262.38 is: 393.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.82 : 1,367.58 = 262.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.82/1,367.58 = 262.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.82x = 1,367.58 × 262.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.82x = 358,825.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,825.64/911.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.53

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