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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.65, 1,373.54 and 266.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.65, 1,373.54 and 266.43 is: 399.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.65 : 1,373.54 = 266.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.65/1,373.54 = 266.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.65x = 1,373.54 × 266.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.65x = 365,952.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,952.26/915.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.66

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