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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.42, 1,373.26 and 266.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.42, 1,373.26 and 266.06 is: 399.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.42 : 1,373.26 = 266.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.42/1,373.26 = 266.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.42x = 1,373.26 × 266.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.42x = 365,369.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,369.56/915.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.13

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