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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.20, 1,371.30 and 264.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.20, 1,371.30 and 264.94 is: 397.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.20 : 1,371.30 = 264.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.20/1,371.30 = 264.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.20x = 1,371.30 × 264.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.20x = 363,312.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,312.22/914.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.41

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