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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.85, 1,369.50 and 263.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.85, 1,369.50 and 263.64 is: 395.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.85 : 1,369.50 = 263.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.85/1,369.50 = 263.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.85x = 1,369.50 × 263.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.85x = 361,054.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,054.98/912.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.52

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