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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.54, 1,369.01 and 263.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.54, 1,369.01 and 263.22 is: 394.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.54 : 1,369.01 = 263.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.54/1,369.01 = 263.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.54x = 1,369.01 × 263.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.54x = 360,350.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,350.81/912.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.89

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