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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.94, 1,370.91 and 264.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.94, 1,370.91 and 264.67 is: 397.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.94 : 1,370.91 = 264.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.94/1,370.91 = 264.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.94x = 1,370.91 × 264.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.94x = 362,838.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,838.75/913.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.01

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