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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.43, 1,382.15 and 263.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.43, 1,382.15 and 263.31 is: 394.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.43 : 1,382.15 = 263.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.43/1,382.15 = 263.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.43x = 1,382.15 × 263.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.43x = 363,933.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,933.92/921.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.97

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