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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.86, 1,372.33 and 265.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.86, 1,372.33 and 265.66 is: 398.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.86 : 1,372.33 = 265.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.86/1,372.33 = 265.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.86x = 1,372.33 × 265.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.86x = 364,573.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,573.19/914.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.50

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