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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.59, 1,376.40 and 268.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.59, 1,376.40 and 268.33 is: 402.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.59 : 1,376.40 = 268.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.59/1,376.40 = 268.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.59x = 1,376.40 × 268.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.59x = 369,329.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,329.41/917.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.50

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