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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.44, 1,370 and 264.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.44, 1,370 and 264.16 is: 396.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.44 : 1,370 = 264.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.44/1,370 = 264.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.44x = 1,370 × 264.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.44x = 361,899.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,899.20/913.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.19

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