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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.29, 1,375.75 and 268.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.29, 1,375.75 and 268.03 is: 401.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.29 : 1,375.75 = 268.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.29/1,375.75 = 268.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.29x = 1,375.75 × 268.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.29x = 368,742.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,742.27/917.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.99

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