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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.63, 1,376.34 and 268.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.63, 1,376.34 and 268.37 is: 402.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.63 : 1,376.34 = 268.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.63/1,376.34 = 268.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.63x = 1,376.34 × 268.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.63x = 369,364.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,364.92/917.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.52

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