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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.50, 1,374.48 and 267.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.50, 1,374.48 and 267.08 is: 400.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.50 : 1,374.48 = 267.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.50/1,374.48 = 267.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.50x = 1,374.48 × 267.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.50x = 367,096.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,096.12/916.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.54

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