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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.69, 1,372.21 and 265.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.69, 1,372.21 and 265.38 is: 398.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.69 : 1,372.21 = 265.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.69/1,372.21 = 265.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.69x = 1,372.21 × 265.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.69x = 364,151.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,151.28/914.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.11

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