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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.05, 1,369.41 and 263.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.05, 1,369.41 and 263.64 is: 395.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.05 : 1,369.41 = 263.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.05/1,369.41 = 263.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.05x = 1,369.41 × 263.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.05x = 361,031.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,031.25/913.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.41

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