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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.94, 920.72 and 267.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.94, 920.72 and 267.26 is: 400.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.94 : 920.72 = 267.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.94/920.72 = 267.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.94x = 920.72 × 267.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.94x = 246,071.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,071.63/613.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.81

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