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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.06, 1,373.93 and 266.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.06, 1,373.93 and 266.64 is: 399.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.06 : 1,373.93 = 266.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.06/1,373.93 = 266.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.06x = 1,373.93 × 266.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.06x = 366,337.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,337.83/916.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.91

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