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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.72, 1,372.12 and 265.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.72, 1,372.12 and 265.52 is: 398.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.72 : 1,372.12 = 265.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.72/1,372.12 = 265.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.72x = 1,372.12 × 265.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.72x = 364,325.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,325.30/914.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.29

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