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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.08, 921.22 and 267.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.08, 921.22 and 267.50 is: 401.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.08 : 921.22 = 267.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.08/921.22 = 267.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.08x = 921.22 × 267.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.08x = 246,429.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,429.49/614.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.30

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