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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.68, 1,374.86 and 267.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.68, 1,374.86 and 267.26 is: 400.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.68 : 1,374.86 = 267.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.68/1,374.86 = 267.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.68x = 1,374.86 × 267.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.68x = 367,441.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,441.24/916.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.84

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