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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914, 1,370.66 and 264.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914, 1,370.66 and 264.60 is: 396.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914 : 1,370.66 = 264.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914/1,370.66 = 264.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914x = 1,370.66 × 264.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914x = 362,676.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,676.64/914
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.80

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