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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.24, 919.97 and 266.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.24, 919.97 and 266.50 is: 399.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.24 : 919.97 = 266.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.24/919.97 = 266.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.24x = 919.97 × 266.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.24x = 245,172.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,172.01/613.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.80

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