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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.37, 1,376.25 and 268.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.37, 1,376.25 and 268.11 is: 402.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.37 : 1,376.25 = 268.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.37/1,376.25 = 268.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.37x = 1,376.25 × 268.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.37x = 368,986.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,986.39/917.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.22

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