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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.48, 1,370.10 and 264.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.48, 1,370.10 and 264.28 is: 396.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.48 : 1,370.10 = 264.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.48/1,370.10 = 264.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.48x = 1,370.10 × 264.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.48x = 362,090.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,090.03/913.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.39

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