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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.09, 1,374.15 and 266.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.09, 1,374.15 and 266.86 is: 400.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.09 : 1,374.15 = 266.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.09/1,374.15 = 266.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.09x = 1,374.15 × 266.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.09x = 366,705.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,705.67/916.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.29

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