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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.90, 1,375.32 and 267.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.90, 1,375.32 and 267.64 is: 401.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.90 : 1,375.32 = 267.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.90/1,375.32 = 267.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.90x = 1,375.32 × 267.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.90x = 368,088.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,088.21/916.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.45

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