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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.91, 1,370.86 and 264.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.91, 1,370.86 and 264.74 is: 397.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.91 : 1,370.86 = 264.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.91/1,370.86 = 264.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.91x = 1,370.86 × 264.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.91x = 362,913.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,913.96/913.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.10

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