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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.09, 1,369.66 and 263.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.09, 1,369.66 and 263.85 is: 395.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.09 : 1,369.66 = 263.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.09/1,369.66 = 263.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.09x = 1,369.66 × 263.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.09x = 361,384.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,384.79/913.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.78

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