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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.94, 1,369.41 and 263.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.94, 1,369.41 and 263.67 is: 395.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.94 : 1,369.41 = 263.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.94/1,369.41 = 263.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.94x = 1,369.41 × 263.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.94x = 361,073.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,073.91/912.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.51

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