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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.08, 920.60 and 267.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.08, 920.60 and 267.15 is: 400.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.08 : 920.60 = 267.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.08/920.60 = 267.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.08x = 920.60 × 267.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.08x = 245,936.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,936.95/614.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.50

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