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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.56, 1,368.66 and 263.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.56, 1,368.66 and 263.12 is: 394.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.56 : 1,368.66 = 263.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.56/1,368.66 = 263.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.56x = 1,368.66 × 263.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.56x = 360,121.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,121.82/912.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.63

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