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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.31, 1,382.04 and 263.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.31, 1,382.04 and 263.19 is: 394.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.31 : 1,382.04 = 263.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.31/1,382.04 = 263.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.31x = 1,382.04 × 263.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.31x = 363,740.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,740.09/921.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.81

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