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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.41, 1,373.12 and 266.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.41, 1,373.12 and 266.13 is: 399.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.41 : 1,373.12 = 266.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.41/1,373.12 = 266.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.41x = 1,373.12 × 266.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.41x = 365,428.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,428.43/915.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.20

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