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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.52, 1,370.16 and 264.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.52, 1,370.16 and 264.32 is: 396.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.52 : 1,370.16 = 264.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.52/1,370.16 = 264.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.52x = 1,370.16 × 264.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.52x = 362,160.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,160.69/913.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.45

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