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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.92, 920.17 and 267.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.92, 920.17 and 267.19 is: 400.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.92 : 920.17 = 267.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.92/920.17 = 267.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.92x = 920.17 × 267.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.92x = 245,857.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,857.25/613.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.47

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