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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.53, 1,374.78 and 267.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.53, 1,374.78 and 267.27 is: 400.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.53 : 1,374.78 = 267.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.53/1,374.78 = 267.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.53x = 1,374.78 × 267.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.53x = 367,437.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,437.45/916.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.90

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