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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.68, 1,372.24 and 265.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.68, 1,372.24 and 265.42 is: 398.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.68 : 1,372.24 = 265.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.68/1,372.24 = 265.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.68x = 1,372.24 × 265.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.68x = 364,219.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,219.94/914.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.19

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