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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.96, 913.60 and 267.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.96, 913.60 and 267.04 is: 400.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.96 : 913.60 = 267.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.96/913.60 = 267.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.96x = 913.60 × 267.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.96x = 243,967.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,967.74/608.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.63

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