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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.12, 1,373.94 and 266.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.12, 1,373.94 and 266.68 is: 399.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.12 : 1,373.94 = 266.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.12/1,373.94 = 266.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.12x = 1,373.94 × 266.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.12x = 366,402.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,402.32/916.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.95

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