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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.28, 1,376.14 and 267.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.28, 1,376.14 and 267.96 is: 402.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.28 : 1,376.14 = 267.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.28/1,376.14 = 267.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.28x = 1,376.14 × 267.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.28x = 368,750.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,750.47/917.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.00

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