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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.19, 1,369.62 and 263.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.19, 1,369.62 and 263.76 is: 395.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.19 : 1,369.62 = 263.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.19/1,369.62 = 263.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.19x = 1,369.62 × 263.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.19x = 361,250.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,250.97/913.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.59

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