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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.05, 1,369.77 and 263.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.05, 1,369.77 and 263.73 is: 395.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.05 : 1,369.77 = 263.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.05/1,369.77 = 263.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.05x = 1,369.77 × 263.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.05x = 361,249.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,249.44/913.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.65

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