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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.95, 1,370.77 and 264.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.95, 1,370.77 and 264.54 is: 396.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.95 : 1,370.77 = 264.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.95/1,370.77 = 264.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.95x = 1,370.77 × 264.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.95x = 362,623.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,623.50/913.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.77

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