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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.02, 1,375.59 and 267.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.02, 1,375.59 and 267.77 is: 401.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.02 : 1,375.59 = 267.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.02/1,375.59 = 267.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.02x = 1,375.59 × 267.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.02x = 368,334.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,334.86/917.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.67

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