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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.25, 1,368.37 and 262.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.25, 1,368.37 and 262.98 is: 394.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.25 : 1,368.37 = 262.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.25/1,368.37 = 262.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.25x = 1,368.37 × 262.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.25x = 359,853.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,853.94/912.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.47

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