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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.95, 1,377.15 and 268.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.95, 1,377.15 and 268.68 is: 403.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.95 : 1,377.15 = 268.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.95/1,377.15 = 268.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.95x = 1,377.15 × 268.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.95x = 370,012.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,012.66/917.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.09

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