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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.46, 1,368.69 and 263.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.46, 1,368.69 and 263.20 is: 394.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.46 : 1,368.69 = 263.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.46/1,368.69 = 263.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.46x = 1,368.69 × 263.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.46x = 360,239.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,239.21/912.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.80

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