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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.26, 1,371.30 and 265

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.26, 1,371.30 and 265 is: 397.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.26 : 1,371.30 = 265 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.26/1,371.30 = 265/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.26x = 1,371.30 × 265
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.26x = 363,394.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,394.50/914.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.47

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