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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.31, 1,376.20 and 268.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.31, 1,376.20 and 268.05 is: 402.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.31 : 1,376.20 = 268.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.31/1,376.20 = 268.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.31x = 1,376.20 × 268.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.31x = 368,890.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,890.41/917.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.14

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