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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.39, 1,368.62 and 263.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.39, 1,368.62 and 263.13 is: 394.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.39 : 1,368.62 = 263.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.39/1,368.62 = 263.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.39x = 1,368.62 × 263.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.39x = 360,123.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,123.66/912.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.70

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