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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.42, 1,372.97 and 266

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.42, 1,372.97 and 266 is: 398.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.42 : 1,372.97 = 266 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.42/1,372.97 = 266/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.42x = 1,372.97 × 266
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.42x = 365,210.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,210.02/915.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.95

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