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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.52, 1,371.80 and 265.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.52, 1,371.80 and 265.26 is: 397.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.52 : 1,371.80 = 265.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.52/1,371.80 = 265.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.52x = 1,371.80 × 265.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.52x = 363,883.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,883.67/914.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.90

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