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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.85, 1,369.05 and 263.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.85, 1,369.05 and 263.44 is: 395.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.85 : 1,369.05 = 263.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.85/1,369.05 = 263.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.85x = 1,369.05 × 263.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.85x = 360,662.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,662.53/912.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.10

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