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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.47, 1,373.20 and 266.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.47, 1,373.20 and 266.20 is: 399.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.47 : 1,373.20 = 266.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.47/1,373.20 = 266.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.47x = 1,373.20 × 266.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.47x = 365,550.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,550.96/915.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.30

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