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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.56, 1,376.43 and 268.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.56, 1,376.43 and 268.39 is: 402.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.56 : 1,376.43 = 268.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.56/1,376.43 = 268.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.56x = 1,376.43 × 268.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.56x = 369,420.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,420.05/917.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.61

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