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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.42, 1,374.84 and 267.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.42, 1,374.84 and 267.16 is: 400.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.42 : 1,374.84 = 267.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.42/1,374.84 = 267.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.42x = 1,374.84 × 267.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.42x = 367,302.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,302.25/916.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.80

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