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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.91, 1,369.57 and 263.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.91, 1,369.57 and 263.60 is: 395.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.91 : 1,369.57 = 263.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.91/1,369.57 = 263.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.91x = 1,369.57 × 263.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.91x = 361,011.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,011.15/912.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.45

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