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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.59, 1,372.95 and 266.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.59, 1,372.95 and 266.18 is: 399.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.59 : 1,372.95 = 266.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.59/1,372.95 = 266.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.59x = 1,372.95 × 266.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.59x = 365,444.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,444.97/915.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.14

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