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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.91, 919.71 and 266.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.91, 919.71 and 266.32 is: 399.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.91 : 919.71 = 266.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.91/919.71 = 266.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.91x = 919.71 × 266.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.91x = 244,937.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,937.17/612.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.63

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