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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.01, 1,369.73 and 263.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.01, 1,369.73 and 263.72 is: 395.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.01 : 1,369.73 = 263.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.01/1,369.73 = 263.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.01x = 1,369.73 × 263.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.01x = 361,217.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,217.03/913.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.64

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