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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.01, 1,371.05 and 264.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.01, 1,371.05 and 264.75 is: 397.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.01 : 1,371.05 = 264.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.01/1,371.05 = 264.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.01x = 1,371.05 × 264.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.01x = 362,984.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,984.16/914.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.13

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