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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.51, 1,370.32 and 264.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.51, 1,370.32 and 264.26 is: 396.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.51 : 1,370.32 = 264.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.51/1,370.32 = 264.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.51x = 1,370.32 × 264.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.51x = 362,123.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,123.53/913.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.41

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