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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.99, 1,374.21 and 266.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.99, 1,374.21 and 266.73 is: 400.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.99 : 1,374.21 = 266.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.99/1,374.21 = 266.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.99x = 1,374.21 × 266.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.99x = 366,543.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,543.03/915.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.16

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