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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.17, 921.66 and 267.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.17, 921.66 and 267.69 is: 401.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.17 : 921.66 = 267.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.17/921.66 = 267.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.17x = 921.66 × 267.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.17x = 246,719.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,719.17/614.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.71

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