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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.19, 1,370.85 and 264.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.19, 1,370.85 and 264.75 is: 397.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.19 : 1,370.85 = 264.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.19/1,370.85 = 264.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.19x = 1,370.85 × 264.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.19x = 362,932.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,932.54/914.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.00

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