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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.13, 1,371.44 and 264.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.13, 1,371.44 and 264.93 is: 397.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.13 : 1,371.44 = 264.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.13/1,371.44 = 264.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.13x = 1,371.44 × 264.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.13x = 363,334.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,334.27/914.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.46

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