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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.89, 1,370.56 and 255.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.89, 1,370.56 and 255.61 is: 383.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.89 : 1,370.56 = 255.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.89/1,370.56 = 255.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.89x = 1,370.56 × 255.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.89x = 350,325.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,325.73/913.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.33

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