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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.52, 1,368.99 and 263.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.52, 1,368.99 and 263.23 is: 394.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.52 : 1,368.99 = 263.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.52/1,368.99 = 263.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.52x = 1,368.99 × 263.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.52x = 360,359.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,359.24/912.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.91

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