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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.50, 1,370.48 and 264.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.50, 1,370.48 and 264.24 is: 396.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.50 : 1,370.48 = 264.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.50/1,370.48 = 264.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.50x = 1,370.48 × 264.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.50x = 362,134.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,134.31/913.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.43

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