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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.28, 1,371.15 and 265.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.28, 1,371.15 and 265.02 is: 397.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.28 : 1,371.15 = 265.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.28/1,371.15 = 265.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.28x = 1,371.15 × 265.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.28x = 363,382.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,382.17/914.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.45

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