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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.30, 920.76 and 267.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.30, 920.76 and 267.93 is: 401.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.30 : 920.76 = 267.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.30/920.76 = 267.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.30x = 920.76 × 267.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.30x = 246,699.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,699.23/614.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.59

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