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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.38, 1,373.28 and 266.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.38, 1,373.28 and 266.09 is: 399.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.38 : 1,373.28 = 266.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.38/1,373.28 = 266.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.38x = 1,373.28 × 266.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.38x = 365,416.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,416.08/915.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.20

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