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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.88, 1,376.82 and 268.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.88, 1,376.82 and 268.63 is: 402.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.88 : 1,376.82 = 268.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.88/1,376.82 = 268.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.88x = 1,376.82 × 268.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.88x = 369,855.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,855.16/917.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.95

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