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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.67, 1,373.59 and 266.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.67, 1,373.59 and 266.41 is: 399.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.67 : 1,373.59 = 266.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.67/1,373.59 = 266.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.67x = 1,373.59 × 266.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.67x = 365,933.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,933.35/915.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.63

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