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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.39, 1,370.05 and 264.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.39, 1,370.05 and 264.11 is: 396.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.39 : 1,370.05 = 264.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.39/1,370.05 = 264.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.39x = 1,370.05 × 264.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.39x = 361,836.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,836.39/913.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.15

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