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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.17, 919.73 and 266.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.17, 919.73 and 266.47 is: 399.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.17 : 919.73 = 266.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.17/919.73 = 266.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.17x = 919.73 × 266.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.17x = 245,078.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,078.82/613.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.69

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