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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.27, 1,374.45 and 267.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.27, 1,374.45 and 267.02 is: 400.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.27 : 1,374.45 = 267.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.27/1,374.45 = 267.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.27x = 1,374.45 × 267.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.27x = 366,997.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,997.43/916.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.54

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