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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.86, 1,372.50 and 265.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.86, 1,372.50 and 265.62 is: 398.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.86 : 1,372.50 = 265.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.86/1,372.50 = 265.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.86x = 1,372.50 × 265.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.86x = 364,563.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,563.45/914.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.49

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