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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.29, 1,376.16 and 268.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.29, 1,376.16 and 268.02 is: 402.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.29 : 1,376.16 = 268.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.29/1,376.16 = 268.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.29x = 1,376.16 × 268.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.29x = 368,838.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,838.40/917.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.10

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