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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.52, 1,376.28 and 268.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.52, 1,376.28 and 268.71 is: 403.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.52 : 1,376.28 = 268.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.52/1,376.28 = 268.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.52x = 1,376.28 × 268.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.52x = 369,820.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,820.20/917.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.07

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