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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.85, 1,371 and 264.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.85, 1,371 and 264.64 is: 397.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.85 : 1,371 = 264.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.85/1,371 = 264.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.85x = 1,371 × 264.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.85x = 362,821.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,821.44/913.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.03

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