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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.48, 1,373.22 and 266.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.48, 1,373.22 and 266.28 is: 399.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.48 : 1,373.22 = 266.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.48/1,373.22 = 266.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.48x = 1,373.22 × 266.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.48x = 365,661.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,661.02/915.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.42

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