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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.53, 1,370.28 and 264.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.53, 1,370.28 and 264.27 is: 396.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.53 : 1,370.28 = 264.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.53/1,370.28 = 264.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.53x = 1,370.28 × 264.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.53x = 362,123.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,123.90/913.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.40

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