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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.31, 1,371.55 and 256.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.31, 1,371.55 and 256.23 is: 384.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.31 : 1,371.55 = 256.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.31/1,371.55 = 256.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.31x = 1,371.55 × 256.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.31x = 351,428.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,428.19/914.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.37

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