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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.12, 1,371.04 and 264.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.12, 1,371.04 and 264.72 is: 397.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.12 : 1,371.04 = 264.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.12/1,371.04 = 264.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.12x = 1,371.04 × 264.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.12x = 362,941.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,941.71/914.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.04

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