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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.51, 1,368.79 and 263.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.51, 1,368.79 and 263.25 is: 394.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.51 : 1,368.79 = 263.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.51/1,368.79 = 263.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.51x = 1,368.79 × 263.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.51x = 360,333.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,333.31/912.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.88

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