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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.88, 1,377.04 and 268.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.88, 1,377.04 and 268.60 is: 402.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.88 : 1,377.04 = 268.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.88/1,377.04 = 268.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.88x = 1,377.04 × 268.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.88x = 369,872.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,872.94/917.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.96

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