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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.12, 1,372.54 and 265.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.12, 1,372.54 and 265.72 is: 398.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.12 : 1,372.54 = 265.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.12/1,372.54 = 265.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.12x = 1,372.54 × 265.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.12x = 364,711.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,711.33/915.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.54

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