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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.20, 1,372.89 and 265.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.20, 1,372.89 and 265.94 is: 398.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.20 : 1,372.89 = 265.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.20/1,372.89 = 265.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.20x = 1,372.89 × 265.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.20x = 365,106.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,106.37/915.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.94

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