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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.46, 1,376.01 and 268.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.46, 1,376.01 and 268.04 is: 402.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.46 : 1,376.01 = 268.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.46/1,376.01 = 268.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.46x = 1,376.01 × 268.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.46x = 368,829.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,829.16/917.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.01

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