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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.86, 1,372.26 and 265.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.86, 1,372.26 and 265.58 is: 398.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.86 : 1,372.26 = 265.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.86/1,372.26 = 265.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.86x = 1,372.26 × 265.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.86x = 364,444.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,444.81/914.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.36

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