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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.03, 1,368.03 and 262.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.03, 1,368.03 and 262.76 is: 394.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.03 : 1,368.03 = 262.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.03/1,368.03 = 262.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.03x = 1,368.03 × 262.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.03x = 359,466.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,466.98/912.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.14

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