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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.88, 1,372.48 and 265.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.88, 1,372.48 and 265.76 is: 398.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.88 : 1,372.48 = 265.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.88/1,372.48 = 265.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.88x = 1,372.48 × 265.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.88x = 364,750.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,750.28/914.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.69

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