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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.06, 1,369.60 and 263.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.06, 1,369.60 and 263.80 is: 395.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.06 : 1,369.60 = 263.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.06/1,369.60 = 263.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.06x = 1,369.60 × 263.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.06x = 361,300.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,300.48/913.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.70

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