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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.13, 1,368.01 and 262.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.13, 1,368.01 and 262.69 is: 393.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.13 : 1,368.01 = 262.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.13/1,368.01 = 262.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.13x = 1,368.01 × 262.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.13x = 359,362.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,362.55/912.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.98

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