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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.29, 1,374.53 and 267.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.29, 1,374.53 and 267.02 is: 400.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.29 : 1,374.53 = 267.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.29/1,374.53 = 267.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.29x = 1,374.53 × 267.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.29x = 367,018.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,018.79/916.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.55

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