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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.34, 1,368.42 and 263.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.34, 1,368.42 and 263.06 is: 394.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.34 : 1,368.42 = 263.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.34/1,368.42 = 263.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.34x = 1,368.42 × 263.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.34x = 359,976.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,976.57/912.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.56

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