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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.70, 1,374.90 and 267.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.70, 1,374.90 and 267.29 is: 400.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.70 : 1,374.90 = 267.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.70/1,374.90 = 267.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.70x = 1,374.90 × 267.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.70x = 367,490.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,490.15/916.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.89

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