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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.16, 1,375.92 and 267.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.16, 1,375.92 and 267.93 is: 401.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.16 : 1,375.92 = 267.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.16/1,375.92 = 267.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.16x = 1,375.92 × 267.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.16x = 368,650.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,650.25/917.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.95

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