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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.37, 919.54 and 266.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.37, 919.54 and 266.45 is: 399.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.37 : 919.54 = 266.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.37/919.54 = 266.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.37x = 919.54 × 266.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.37x = 245,009.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,009.39/613.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.45

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