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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.78, 1,372.17 and 265.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.78, 1,372.17 and 265.52 is: 398.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.78 : 1,372.17 = 265.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.78/1,372.17 = 265.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.78x = 1,372.17 × 265.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.78x = 364,331.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,331.72/914.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.27

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