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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.10, 1,371.38 and 264.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.10, 1,371.38 and 264.90 is: 397.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.10 : 1,371.38 = 264.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.10/1,371.38 = 264.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.10x = 1,371.38 × 264.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.10x = 363,277.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,277.24/914.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.42

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