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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.53, 1,374.80 and 267.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.53, 1,374.80 and 267.32 is: 400.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.53 : 1,374.80 = 267.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.53/1,374.80 = 267.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.53x = 1,374.80 × 267.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.53x = 367,503.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,503.33/916.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.97

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