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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.13, 920.49 and 267.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.13, 920.49 and 267.35 is: 400.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.13 : 920.49 = 267.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.13/920.49 = 267.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.13x = 920.49 × 267.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.13x = 246,093.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,093.00/614.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.72

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