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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.27, 1,375.95 and 268.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.27, 1,375.95 and 268.02 is: 402.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.27 : 1,375.95 = 268.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.27/1,375.95 = 268.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.27x = 1,375.95 × 268.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.27x = 368,782.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,782.12/917.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.04

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