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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.77, 920.52 and 267.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.77, 920.52 and 267.09 is: 400.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.77 : 920.52 = 267.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.77/920.52 = 267.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.77x = 920.52 × 267.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.77x = 245,861.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,861.69/613.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.58

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