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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.63, 1,375.08 and 267.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.63, 1,375.08 and 267.28 is: 400.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.63 : 1,375.08 = 267.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.63/1,375.08 = 267.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.63x = 1,375.08 × 267.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.63x = 367,531.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,531.38/916.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.96

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