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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.95, 1,375.42 and 267.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.95, 1,375.42 and 267.68 is: 401.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.95 : 1,375.42 = 267.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.95/1,375.42 = 267.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.95x = 1,375.42 × 267.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.95x = 368,171.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,171.45/916.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.52

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