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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.50, 1,368.58 and 263.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.50, 1,368.58 and 263.14 is: 394.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.50 : 1,368.58 = 263.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.50/1,368.58 = 263.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.50x = 1,368.58 × 263.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.50x = 360,128.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,128.14/912.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.66

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