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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.31, 1,372.80 and 265.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.31, 1,372.80 and 265.89 is: 398.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.31 : 1,372.80 = 265.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.31/1,372.80 = 265.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.31x = 1,372.80 × 265.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.31x = 365,013.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,013.79/915.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.79

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