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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.03, 1,374.05 and 266.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.03, 1,374.05 and 266.82 is: 400.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.03 : 1,374.05 = 266.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.03/1,374.05 = 266.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.03x = 1,374.05 × 266.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.03x = 366,624.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,624.02/916.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.23

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