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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.17, 919.05 and 266.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.17, 919.05 and 266.44 is: 399.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.17 : 919.05 = 266.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.17/919.05 = 266.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.17x = 919.05 × 266.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.17x = 244,870.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,870.11/613.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.35

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