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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.67, 1,381.05 and 262.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.67, 1,381.05 and 262.49 is: 393.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.67 : 1,381.05 = 262.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.67/1,381.05 = 262.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.67x = 1,381.05 × 262.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.67x = 362,511.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,511.81/920.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.75

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