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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.83, 1,367.63 and 253.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.83, 1,367.63 and 253.76 is: 380.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.83 : 1,367.63 = 253.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.83/1,367.63 = 253.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.83x = 1,367.63 × 253.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.83x = 347,047.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,047.09/911.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.60

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