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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.69, 1,375.23 and 267.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.69, 1,375.23 and 267.37 is: 401.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.69 : 1,375.23 = 267.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.69/1,375.23 = 267.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.69x = 1,375.23 × 267.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.69x = 367,695.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,695.25/916.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.11

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