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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.92, 1,372.48 and 256.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.92, 1,372.48 and 256.80 is: 385.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.92 : 1,372.48 = 256.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.92/1,372.48 = 256.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.92x = 1,372.48 × 256.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.92x = 352,452.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,452.86/914.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.23

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