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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.12, 1,369.65 and 263.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.12, 1,369.65 and 263.86 is: 395.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.12 : 1,369.65 = 263.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.12/1,369.65 = 263.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.12x = 1,369.65 × 263.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.12x = 361,395.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,395.85/913.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.78

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