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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.27, 920.88 and 267.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.27, 920.88 and 267.34 is: 400.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.27 : 920.88 = 267.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.27/920.88 = 267.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.27x = 920.88 × 267.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.27x = 246,188.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,188.06/614.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.78

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