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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.83, 919.62 and 266.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.83, 919.62 and 266.18 is: 399.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.83 : 919.62 = 266.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.83/919.62 = 266.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.83x = 919.62 × 266.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.83x = 244,779.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,779.85/612.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.43

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