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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.36, 1,373.26 and 266.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.36, 1,373.26 and 266.10 is: 399.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.36 : 1,373.26 = 266.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.36/1,373.26 = 266.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.36x = 1,373.26 × 266.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.36x = 365,424.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,424.49/915.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.21

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