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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.29, 1,374.26 and 267.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.29, 1,374.26 and 267.03 is: 400.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.29 : 1,374.26 = 267.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.29/1,374.26 = 267.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.29x = 1,374.26 × 267.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.29x = 366,967.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,967.31/916.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.49

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