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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.67, 1,370.35 and 264.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.67, 1,370.35 and 264.25 is: 396.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.67 : 1,370.35 = 264.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.67/1,370.35 = 264.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.67x = 1,370.35 × 264.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.67x = 362,114.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,114.99/913.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.33

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