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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.38, 1,376.31 and 268.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.38, 1,376.31 and 268.12 is: 402.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.38 : 1,376.31 = 268.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.38/1,376.31 = 268.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.38x = 1,376.31 × 268.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.38x = 369,016.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,016.24/917.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.25

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