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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.38, 1,371.78 and 265.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.38, 1,371.78 and 265.09 is: 397.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.38 : 1,371.78 = 265.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.38/1,371.78 = 265.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.38x = 1,371.78 × 265.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.38x = 363,645.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,645.16/914.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.70

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