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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.24, 1,369.86 and 263.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.24, 1,369.86 and 263.98 is: 395.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.24 : 1,369.86 = 263.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.24/1,369.86 = 263.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.24x = 1,369.86 × 263.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.24x = 361,615.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,615.64/913.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.97

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