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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.43, 1,376.00 and 268.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.43, 1,376.00 and 268.01 is: 401.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.43 : 1,376.00 = 268.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.43/1,376.00 = 268.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.43x = 1,376.00 × 268.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.43x = 368,780.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,780.42/917.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.97

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