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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.91, 1,371 and 264.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.91, 1,371 and 264.56 is: 396.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.91 : 1,371 = 264.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.91/1,371 = 264.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.91x = 1,371 × 264.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.91x = 362,711.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,711.76/913.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.88

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