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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.12, 1,372.76 and 265.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.12, 1,372.76 and 265.92 is: 398.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.12 : 1,372.76 = 265.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.12/1,372.76 = 265.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.12x = 1,372.76 × 265.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.12x = 365,044.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,044.34/915.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.90

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