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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.52, 1,374.82 and 267.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.52, 1,374.82 and 267.26 is: 400.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.52 : 1,374.82 = 267.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.52/1,374.82 = 267.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.52x = 1,374.82 × 267.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.52x = 367,426.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,426.85/916.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.90

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