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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.22, 1,375.89 and 268.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.22, 1,375.89 and 268.01 is: 402.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.22 : 1,375.89 = 268.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.22/1,375.89 = 268.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.22x = 1,375.89 × 268.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.22x = 368,749.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,749.55/917.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.03

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