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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.06, 920.29 and 267.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.06, 920.29 and 267.29 is: 400.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.06 : 920.29 = 267.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.06/920.29 = 267.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.06x = 920.29 × 267.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.06x = 245,984.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,984.31/614.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.59

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