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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.47, 1,374.71 and 267.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.47, 1,374.71 and 267.26 is: 400.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.47 : 1,374.71 = 267.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.47/1,374.71 = 267.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.47x = 1,374.71 × 267.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.47x = 367,396.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,396.78/916.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.88

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