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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.04, 1,373.98 and 266.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.04, 1,373.98 and 266.68 is: 400.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.04 : 1,373.98 = 266.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.04/1,373.98 = 266.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.04x = 1,373.98 × 266.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.04x = 366,412.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,412.99/916.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.00

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