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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.57, 1,376.42 and 268.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.57, 1,376.42 and 268.25 is: 402.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.57 : 1,376.42 = 268.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.57/1,376.42 = 268.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.57x = 1,376.42 × 268.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.57x = 369,223.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,223.32/917.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.39

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