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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.75, 1,373.67 and 266.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.75, 1,373.67 and 266.54 is: 399.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.75 : 1,373.67 = 266.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.75/1,373.67 = 266.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.75x = 1,373.67 × 266.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.75x = 366,131.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,131.13/915.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.82

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