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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.21, 920.57 and 262.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.21, 920.57 and 262.67 is: 393.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.21 : 920.57 = 262.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.21/920.57 = 262.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.21x = 920.57 × 262.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.21x = 241,800.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,800.21/614.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.68

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