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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.00, 1,373.60 and 266.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.00, 1,373.60 and 266.79 is: 400.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.00 : 1,373.60 = 266.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.00/1,373.60 = 266.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.00x = 1,373.60 × 266.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.00x = 366,460.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,460.09/916.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.06

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