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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.11, 1,369.68 and 263.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.11, 1,369.68 and 263.89 is: 395.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.11 : 1,369.68 = 263.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.11/1,369.68 = 263.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.11x = 1,369.68 × 263.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.11x = 361,444.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,444.86/913.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.84

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