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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.93, 1,376.74 and 268.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.93, 1,376.74 and 268.51 is: 402.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.93 : 1,376.74 = 268.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.93/1,376.74 = 268.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.93x = 1,376.74 × 268.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.93x = 369,668.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,668.46/917.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.72

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