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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.28, 1,376.04 and 268.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.28, 1,376.04 and 268.08 is: 402.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.28 : 1,376.04 = 268.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.28/1,376.04 = 268.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.28x = 1,376.04 × 268.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.28x = 368,888.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,888.80/917.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.16

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