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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.02, 1,368.10 and 262.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.02, 1,368.10 and 262.81 is: 394.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.02 : 1,368.10 = 262.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.02/1,368.10 = 262.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.02x = 1,368.10 × 262.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.02x = 359,543.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,543.52/912.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.23

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