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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.37, 1,374.75 and 267.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.37, 1,374.75 and 267.11 is: 400.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.37 : 1,374.75 = 267.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.37/1,374.75 = 267.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.37x = 1,374.75 × 267.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.37x = 367,209.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,209.47/916.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.72

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