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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.21, 1,375.82 and 267.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.21, 1,375.82 and 267.99 is: 401.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.21 : 1,375.82 = 267.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.21/1,375.82 = 267.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.21x = 1,375.82 × 267.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.21x = 368,704.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,704.66/917.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.99

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