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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.98, 1,372.76 and 265.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.98, 1,372.76 and 265.72 is: 398.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.98 : 1,372.76 = 265.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.98/1,372.76 = 265.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.98x = 1,372.76 × 265.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.98x = 364,761.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,761.59/914.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.66

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