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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.59, 1,374.86 and 267.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.59, 1,374.86 and 267.33 is: 400.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.59 : 1,374.86 = 267.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.59/1,374.86 = 267.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.59x = 1,374.86 × 267.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.59x = 367,533.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,533.11/916.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.98

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