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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.48, 1,373.09 and 266.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.48, 1,373.09 and 266.04 is: 399.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.48 : 1,373.09 = 266.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.48/1,373.09 = 266.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.48x = 1,373.09 × 266.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.48x = 365,295.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,295.53/915.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.02

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