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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.58, 1,371.92 and 265.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.58, 1,371.92 and 265.32 is: 397.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.58 : 1,371.92 = 265.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.58/1,371.92 = 265.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.58x = 1,371.92 × 265.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.58x = 363,996.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,996.49/914.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.99

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