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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.90, 919.68 and 266.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.90, 919.68 and 266.22 is: 399.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.90 : 919.68 = 266.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.90/919.68 = 266.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.90x = 919.68 × 266.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.90x = 244,837.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,837.21/612.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.47

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