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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.81, 918.39 and 266.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.81, 918.39 and 266.04 is: 398.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.81 : 918.39 = 266.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.81/918.39 = 266.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.81x = 918.39 × 266.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.81x = 244,328.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,328.48/612.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.70

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