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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.19, 1,373.85 and 266.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.19, 1,373.85 and 266.75 is: 400.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.19 : 1,373.85 = 266.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.19/1,373.85 = 266.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.19x = 1,373.85 × 266.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.19x = 366,474.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,474.49/916.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.00

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