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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.14, 1,374.02 and 266.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.14, 1,374.02 and 266.88 is: 400.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.14 : 1,374.02 = 266.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.14/1,374.02 = 266.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.14x = 1,374.02 × 266.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.14x = 366,698.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,698.46/916.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.26

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