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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.28, 921.60 and 267.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.28, 921.60 and 267.48 is: 401.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.28 : 921.60 = 267.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.28/921.60 = 267.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.28x = 921.60 × 267.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.28x = 246,509.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,509.57/614.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.30

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