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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.63, 1,370.68 and 264.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.63, 1,370.68 and 264.37 is: 396.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.63 : 1,370.68 = 264.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.63/1,370.68 = 264.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.63x = 1,370.68 × 264.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.63x = 362,366.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,366.67/913.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.62

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