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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.41, 1,368.72 and 263.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.41, 1,368.72 and 263.15 is: 394.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.41 : 1,368.72 = 263.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.41/1,368.72 = 263.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.41x = 1,368.72 × 263.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.41x = 360,170.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,170.51/912.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.75

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