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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.33, 1,368.51 and 263.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.33, 1,368.51 and 263.07 is: 394.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.33 : 1,368.51 = 263.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.33/1,368.51 = 263.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.33x = 1,368.51 × 263.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.33x = 360,014.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,014.91/912.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.61

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