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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.89, 1,369.37 and 263.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.89, 1,369.37 and 263.63 is: 395.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.89 : 1,369.37 = 263.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.89/1,369.37 = 263.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.89x = 1,369.37 × 263.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.89x = 361,005.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,005.69/912.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.45

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