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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.35, 1,374.57 and 267.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.35, 1,374.57 and 267.14 is: 400.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.35 : 1,374.57 = 267.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.35/1,374.57 = 267.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.35x = 1,374.57 × 267.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.35x = 367,194.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,194.42/916.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.71

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