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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.28, 1,372.85 and 265.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.28, 1,372.85 and 265.97 is: 398.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.28 : 1,372.85 = 265.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.28/1,372.85 = 265.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.28x = 1,372.85 × 265.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.28x = 365,135.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,135.58/915.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.94

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