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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.72, 1,372.18 and 265.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.72, 1,372.18 and 265.46 is: 398.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.72 : 1,372.18 = 265.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.72/1,372.18 = 265.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.72x = 1,372.18 × 265.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.72x = 364,258.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,258.90/914.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.22

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