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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.82, 1,373.86 and 266.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.82, 1,373.86 and 266.47 is: 399.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.82 : 1,373.86 = 266.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.82/1,373.86 = 266.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.82x = 1,373.86 × 266.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.82x = 366,092.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,092.47/915.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.74

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