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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.50, 1,374.96 and 267.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.50, 1,374.96 and 267.24 is: 400.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.50 : 1,374.96 = 267.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.50/1,374.96 = 267.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.50x = 1,374.96 × 267.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.50x = 367,444.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,444.31/916.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.92

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