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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.72, 1,371.83 and 256.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.72, 1,371.83 and 256.56 is: 384.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.72 : 1,371.83 = 256.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.72/1,371.83 = 256.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.72x = 1,371.83 × 256.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.72x = 351,948.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,948.56/914.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.76

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