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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.85, 1,367.75 and 262.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.85, 1,367.75 and 262.58 is: 393.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.85 : 1,367.75 = 262.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.85/1,367.75 = 262.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.85x = 1,367.75 × 262.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.85x = 359,135.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,135.64/911.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.85

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