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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.86, 1,373.81 and 266.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.86, 1,373.81 and 266.64 is: 399.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.86 : 1,373.81 = 266.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.86/1,373.81 = 266.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.86x = 1,373.81 × 266.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.86x = 366,311.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,311.37/915.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.97

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