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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.10, 1,375.60 and 267.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.10, 1,375.60 and 267.84 is: 401.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.10 : 1,375.60 = 267.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.10/1,375.60 = 267.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.10x = 1,375.60 × 267.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.10x = 368,440.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,440.70/917.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.75

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