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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915, 1,372.50 and 265.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915, 1,372.50 and 265.74 is: 398.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915 : 1,372.50 = 265.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915/1,372.50 = 265.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915x = 1,372.50 × 265.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915x = 364,728.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,728.15/915
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.61

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