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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.91, 1,377.07 and 268.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.91, 1,377.07 and 268.61 is: 402.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.91 : 1,377.07 = 268.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.91/1,377.07 = 268.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.91x = 1,377.07 × 268.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.91x = 369,887.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,887.22/917.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.97

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