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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.32, 1,370.04 and 264.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.32, 1,370.04 and 264.06 is: 396.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.32 : 1,370.04 = 264.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.32/1,370.04 = 264.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.32x = 1,370.04 × 264.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.32x = 361,772.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,772.76/913.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.11

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