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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.13, 1,375.38 and 267.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.13, 1,375.38 and 267.69 is: 401.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.13 : 1,375.38 = 267.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.13/1,375.38 = 267.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.13x = 1,375.38 × 267.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.13x = 368,175.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,175.47/917.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.44

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