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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913, 1,369.32 and 263.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913, 1,369.32 and 263.56 is: 395.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913 : 1,369.32 = 263.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913/1,369.32 = 263.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913x = 1,369.32 × 263.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913x = 360,897.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,897.98/913
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.29

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