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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.84, 1,375.26 and 267.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.84, 1,375.26 and 267.76 is: 401.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.84 : 1,375.26 = 267.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.84/1,375.26 = 267.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.84x = 1,375.26 × 267.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.84x = 368,239.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,239.62/916.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.64

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