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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.50, 1,368.96 and 263.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.50, 1,368.96 and 263.19 is: 394.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.50 : 1,368.96 = 263.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.50/1,368.96 = 263.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.50x = 1,368.96 × 263.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.50x = 360,292.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,292.83/912.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.84

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