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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.61, 1,368.68 and 263.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.61, 1,368.68 and 263.19 is: 394.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.61 : 1,368.68 = 263.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.61/1,368.68 = 263.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.61x = 1,368.68 × 263.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.61x = 360,221.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,221.57/912.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.72

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