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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.13, 913.70 and 267.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.13, 913.70 and 267.13 is: 400.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.13 : 913.70 = 267.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.13/913.70 = 267.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.13x = 913.70 × 267.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.13x = 244,076.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,076.68/609.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.70

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