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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.18, 1,368 and 262.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.18, 1,368 and 262.98 is: 394.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.18 : 1,368 = 262.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.18/1,368 = 262.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.18x = 1,368 × 262.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.18x = 359,756.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,756.64/912.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.39

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