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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.95, 1,373.77 and 266.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.95, 1,373.77 and 266.54 is: 399.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.95 : 1,373.77 = 266.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.95/1,373.77 = 266.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.95x = 1,373.77 × 266.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.95x = 366,157.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,157.12/915.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.76

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