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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.77, 1,382.65 and 263.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.77, 1,382.65 and 263.71 is: 395.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.77 : 1,382.65 = 263.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.77/1,382.65 = 263.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.77x = 1,382.65 × 263.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.77x = 364,621.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,621.60/921.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.57

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