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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.80, 1,373.70 and 266.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.80, 1,373.70 and 266.60 is: 399.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.80 : 1,373.70 = 266.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.80/1,373.70 = 266.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.80x = 1,373.70 × 266.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.80x = 366,228.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,228.42/915.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.90

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