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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.80, 1,370.42 and 264.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.80, 1,370.42 and 264.58 is: 396.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.80 : 1,370.42 = 264.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.80/1,370.42 = 264.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.80x = 1,370.42 × 264.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.80x = 362,585.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,585.72/913.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.79

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