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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.16, 1,371.38 and 264.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.16, 1,371.38 and 264.81 is: 397.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.16 : 1,371.38 = 264.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.16/1,371.38 = 264.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.16x = 1,371.38 × 264.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.16x = 363,153.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,153.81/914.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.25

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