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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.95, 921.27 and 267.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.95, 921.27 and 267.20 is: 400.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.95 : 921.27 = 267.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.95/921.27 = 267.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.95x = 921.27 × 267.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.95x = 246,163.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,163.19/613.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.95

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