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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.96, 1,369.24 and 263.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.96, 1,369.24 and 263.52 is: 395.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.96 : 1,369.24 = 263.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.96/1,369.24 = 263.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.96x = 1,369.24 × 263.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.96x = 360,822.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,822.12/912.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.22

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