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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.24, 1,368.56 and 263.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.24, 1,368.56 and 263.03 is: 394.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.24 : 1,368.56 = 263.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.24/1,368.56 = 263.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.24x = 1,368.56 × 263.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.24x = 359,966.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,966.15/912.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.60

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