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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.98, 1,387.28 and 266.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.98, 1,387.28 and 266.81 is: 400.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.98 : 1,387.28 = 266.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.98/1,387.28 = 266.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.98x = 1,387.28 × 266.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.98x = 370,133.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,133.91/924.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.16

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