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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.17, 920.16 and 266.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.17, 920.16 and 266.69 is: 400.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.17 : 920.16 = 266.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.17/920.16 = 266.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.17x = 920.16 × 266.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.17x = 245,399.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,399.77/613.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.21

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