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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.93, 1,375.25 and 267.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.93, 1,375.25 and 267.51 is: 401.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.93 : 1,375.25 = 267.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.93/1,375.25 = 267.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.93x = 1,375.25 × 267.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.93x = 367,891.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,891.79/916.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.22

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