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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.11, 1,368.18 and 262.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.11, 1,368.18 and 262.89 is: 394.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.11 : 1,368.18 = 262.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.11/1,368.18 = 262.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.11x = 1,368.18 × 262.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.11x = 359,680.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,680.84/912.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.34

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