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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.10, 921.32 and 267.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.10, 921.32 and 267.51 is: 401.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.10 : 921.32 = 267.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.10/921.32 = 267.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.10x = 921.32 × 267.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.10x = 246,460.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,460.98/614.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.34

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