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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.24, 1,376.09 and 267.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.24, 1,376.09 and 267.98 is: 402.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.24 : 1,376.09 = 267.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.24/1,376.09 = 267.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.24x = 1,376.09 × 267.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.24x = 368,764.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,764.60/917.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.04

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