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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.14, 1,368.06 and 262.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.14, 1,368.06 and 262.72 is: 394.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.14 : 1,368.06 = 262.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.14/1,368.06 = 262.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.14x = 1,368.06 × 262.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.14x = 359,416.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,416.72/912.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.04

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