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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.70, 1,372.26 and 265.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.70, 1,372.26 and 265.50 is: 398.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.70 : 1,372.26 = 265.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.70/1,372.26 = 265.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.70x = 1,372.26 × 265.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.70x = 364,335.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,335.03/914.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.31

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