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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.83, 1,375.29 and 267.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.83, 1,375.29 and 267.57 is: 401.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.83 : 1,375.29 = 267.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.83/1,375.29 = 267.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.83x = 1,375.29 × 267.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.83x = 367,986.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,986.35/916.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.37

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