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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.51, 1,370.48 and 264.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.51, 1,370.48 and 264.23 is: 396.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.51 : 1,370.48 = 264.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.51/1,370.48 = 264.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.51x = 1,370.48 × 264.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.51x = 362,122.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,122.59/913.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.41

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