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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.32, 1,369.89 and 255.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.32, 1,369.89 and 255.29 is: 382.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.32 : 1,369.89 = 255.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.32/1,369.89 = 255.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.32x = 1,369.89 × 255.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.32x = 349,712.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,712.37/913.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.90

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