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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.58, 1,376.57 and 268.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.58, 1,376.57 and 268.36 is: 402.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.58 : 1,376.57 = 268.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.58/1,376.57 = 268.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.58x = 1,376.57 × 268.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.58x = 369,414.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,414.98/917.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.60

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