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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.88, 1,376.54 and 268.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.88, 1,376.54 and 268.44 is: 402.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.88 : 1,376.54 = 268.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.88/1,376.54 = 268.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.88x = 1,376.54 × 268.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.88x = 369,518.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,518.40/917.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.58

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