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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.30, 1,368.52 and 263.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.30, 1,368.52 and 263.04 is: 394.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.30 : 1,368.52 = 263.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.30/1,368.52 = 263.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.30x = 1,368.52 × 263.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.30x = 359,975.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,975.50/912.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.58

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