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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.28, 920.72 and 267.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.28, 920.72 and 267.09 is: 400.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.28 : 920.72 = 267.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.28/920.72 = 267.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.28x = 920.72 × 267.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.28x = 245,915.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,915.10/614.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.33

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