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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.90, 919.52 and 266.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.90, 919.52 and 266.06 is: 399.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.90 : 919.52 = 266.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.90/919.52 = 266.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.90x = 919.52 × 266.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.90x = 244,647.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,647.49/612.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.16

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