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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.42, 1,374.47 and 267

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.42, 1,374.47 and 267 is: 400.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.42 : 1,374.47 = 267 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.42/1,374.47 = 267/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.42x = 1,374.47 × 267
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.42x = 366,983.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,983.49/916.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.45

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