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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.99, 1,368.15 and 262.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.99, 1,368.15 and 262.76 is: 394.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.99 : 1,368.15 = 262.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.99/1,368.15 = 262.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.99x = 1,368.15 × 262.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.99x = 359,495.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,495.09/911.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.19

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