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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.32, 1,368.36 and 263.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.32, 1,368.36 and 263.08 is: 394.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.32 : 1,368.36 = 263.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.32/1,368.36 = 263.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.32x = 1,368.36 × 263.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.32x = 359,988.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,988.15/912.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.59

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