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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.33, 1,375.99 and 268.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.33, 1,375.99 and 268.04 is: 402.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.33 : 1,375.99 = 268.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.33/1,375.99 = 268.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.33x = 1,375.99 × 268.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.33x = 368,823.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,823.13/917.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.06

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