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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.91, 1,375.37 and 267.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.91, 1,375.37 and 267.69 is: 401.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.91 : 1,375.37 = 267.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.91/1,375.37 = 267.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.91x = 1,375.37 × 267.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.91x = 368,172.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,172.80/916.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.54

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