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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.74, 1,369.32 and 263.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.74, 1,369.32 and 263.53 is: 395.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.74 : 1,369.32 = 263.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.74/1,369.32 = 263.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.74x = 1,369.32 × 263.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.74x = 360,848.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,848.74/912.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.35

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