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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.40, 1,371.63 and 265.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.40, 1,371.63 and 265.16 is: 397.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.40 : 1,371.63 = 265.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.40/1,371.63 = 265.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.40x = 1,371.63 × 265.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.40x = 363,694.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,694.55/914.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.74

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