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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.44, 1,368.48 and 263.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.44, 1,368.48 and 263.18 is: 394.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.44 : 1,368.48 = 263.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.44/1,368.48 = 263.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.44x = 1,368.48 × 263.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.44x = 360,156.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,156.57/912.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.72

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