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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.56, 1,373.53 and 266.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.56, 1,373.53 and 266.34 is: 399.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.56 : 1,373.53 = 266.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.56/1,373.53 = 266.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.56x = 1,373.53 × 266.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.56x = 365,825.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,825.98/915.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.57

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