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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.90, 1,371.05 and 264.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.90, 1,371.05 and 264.61 is: 396.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.90 : 1,371.05 = 264.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.90/1,371.05 = 264.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.90x = 1,371.05 × 264.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.90x = 362,793.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,793.54/913.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.97

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