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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.60, 1,373 and 266.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.60, 1,373 and 266.32 is: 399.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.60 : 1,373 = 266.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.60/1,373 = 266.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.60x = 1,373 × 266.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.60x = 365,657.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,657.36/915.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.36

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