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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.50, 1,375.98 and 268.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.50, 1,375.98 and 268.08 is: 402.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.50 : 1,375.98 = 268.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.50/1,375.98 = 268.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.50x = 1,375.98 × 268.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.50x = 368,872.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,872.72/917.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.04

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