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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.95, 919.78 and 266.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.95, 919.78 and 266.27 is: 399.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.95 : 919.78 = 266.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.95/919.78 = 266.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.95x = 919.78 × 266.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.95x = 244,909.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,909.82/612.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.56

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