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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.34, 1,368.31 and 262.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.34, 1,368.31 and 262.93 is: 394.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.34 : 1,368.31 = 262.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.34/1,368.31 = 262.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.34x = 1,368.31 × 262.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.34x = 359,769.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,769.75/912.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.34

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