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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.78, 1,370.72 and 264.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.78, 1,370.72 and 264.57 is: 396.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.78 : 1,370.72 = 264.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.78/1,370.72 = 264.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.78x = 1,370.72 × 264.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.78x = 362,646.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,646.91/913.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.86

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