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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.68, 1,368.75 and 263.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.68, 1,368.75 and 263.48 is: 395.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.68 : 1,368.75 = 263.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.68/1,368.75 = 263.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.68x = 1,368.75 × 263.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.68x = 360,638.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,638.25/912.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.14

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