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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.24, 1,373.06 and 266.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.24, 1,373.06 and 266.03 is: 399.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.24 : 1,373.06 = 266.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.24/1,373.06 = 266.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.24x = 1,373.06 × 266.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.24x = 365,275.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,275.15/915.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.10

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