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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.79, 1,373.91 and 266.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.79, 1,373.91 and 266.52 is: 399.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.79 : 1,373.91 = 266.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.79/1,373.91 = 266.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.79x = 1,373.91 × 266.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.79x = 366,174.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,174.35/915.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.85

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