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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.94, 1,374.12 and 266.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.94, 1,374.12 and 266.66 is: 400.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.94 : 1,374.12 = 266.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.94/1,374.12 = 266.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.94x = 1,374.12 × 266.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.94x = 366,422.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,422.84/915.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.05

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