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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.16, 1,374.34 and 266.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.16, 1,374.34 and 266.94 is: 400.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.16 : 1,374.34 = 266.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.16/1,374.34 = 266.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.16x = 1,374.34 × 266.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.16x = 366,866.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,866.32/916.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.44

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