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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.48, 1,374.72 and 267.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.48, 1,374.72 and 267.28 is: 400.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.48 : 1,374.72 = 267.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.48/1,374.72 = 267.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.48x = 1,374.72 × 267.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.48x = 367,435.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,435.16/916.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.92

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