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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.77, 1,375.26 and 267.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.77, 1,375.26 and 267.51 is: 401.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.77 : 1,375.26 = 267.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.77/1,375.26 = 267.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.77x = 1,375.26 × 267.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.77x = 367,895.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,895.80/916.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.30

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