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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.34, 919.95 and 266.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.34, 919.95 and 266.49 is: 399.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.34 : 919.95 = 266.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.34/919.95 = 266.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.34x = 919.95 × 266.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.34x = 245,159.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,159.93/613.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.71

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