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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.12, 1,369.74 and 263.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.12, 1,369.74 and 263.90 is: 395.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.12 : 1,369.74 = 263.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.12/1,369.74 = 263.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.12x = 1,369.74 × 263.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.12x = 361,474.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,474.39/913.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.87

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