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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.42, 1,370.22 and 264.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.42, 1,370.22 and 264.14 is: 396.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.42 : 1,370.22 = 264.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.42/1,370.22 = 264.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.42x = 1,370.22 × 264.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.42x = 361,929.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,929.91/913.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.24

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