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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.14, 1,369.53 and 263.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.14, 1,369.53 and 263.88 is: 395.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.14 : 1,369.53 = 263.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.14/1,369.53 = 263.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.14x = 1,369.53 × 263.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.14x = 361,391.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,391.58/913.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.77

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