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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.91, 1,367.97 and 262.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.91, 1,367.97 and 262.68 is: 394.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.91 : 1,367.97 = 262.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.91/1,367.97 = 262.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.91x = 1,367.97 × 262.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.91x = 359,338.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,338.36/911.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.05

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