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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.18, 1,368.28 and 262.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.18, 1,368.28 and 262.92 is: 394.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.18 : 1,368.28 = 262.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.18/1,368.28 = 262.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.18x = 1,368.28 × 262.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.18x = 359,748.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,748.18/912.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.38

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