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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.37, 1,373.25 and 266.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.37, 1,373.25 and 266.11 is: 399.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.37 : 1,373.25 = 266.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.37/1,373.25 = 266.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.37x = 1,373.25 × 266.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.37x = 365,435.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,435.56/915.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.22

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