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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.98, 1,370.82 and 264.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.98, 1,370.82 and 264.66 is: 396.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.98 : 1,370.82 = 264.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.98/1,370.82 = 264.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.98x = 1,370.82 × 264.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.98x = 362,801.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,801.22/913.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.95

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