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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.94, 1,370.99 and 264.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.94, 1,370.99 and 264.77 is: 397.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.94 : 1,370.99 = 264.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.94/1,370.99 = 264.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.94x = 1,370.99 × 264.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.94x = 362,990.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,990.83/913.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.17

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