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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.17, 1,372.61 and 265.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.17, 1,372.61 and 265.88 is: 398.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.17 : 1,372.61 = 265.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.17/1,372.61 = 265.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.17x = 1,372.61 × 265.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.17x = 364,953.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,953.64/915.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.78

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