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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.98, 1,370.97 and 264.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.98, 1,370.97 and 264.72 is: 397.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.98 : 1,370.97 = 264.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.98/1,370.97 = 264.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.98x = 1,370.97 × 264.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.98x = 362,923.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,923.18/913.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.08

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