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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.82, 1,382.52 and 263.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.82, 1,382.52 and 263.68 is: 395.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.82 : 1,382.52 = 263.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.82/1,382.52 = 263.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.82x = 1,382.52 × 263.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.82x = 364,542.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,542.81/921.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.46

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