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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.36, 1,376.26 and 268.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.36, 1,376.26 and 268.10 is: 402.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.36 : 1,376.26 = 268.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.36/1,376.26 = 268.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.36x = 1,376.26 × 268.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.36x = 368,975.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,975.31/917.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.21

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