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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.90, 920.66 and 267.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.90, 920.66 and 267.16 is: 400.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.90 : 920.66 = 267.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.90/920.66 = 267.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.90x = 920.66 × 267.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.90x = 245,963.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,963.53/613.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.66

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