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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.68, 1,368.78 and 263.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.68, 1,368.78 and 263.44 is: 395.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.68 : 1,368.78 = 263.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.68/1,368.78 = 263.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.68x = 1,368.78 × 263.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.68x = 360,591.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,591.40/912.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.09

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