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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.32, 920.79 and 267.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.32, 920.79 and 267.53 is: 400.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.32 : 920.79 = 267.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.32/920.79 = 267.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.32x = 920.79 × 267.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.32x = 246,338.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,338.95/614.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.99

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