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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.34, 920.98 and 267.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.34, 920.98 and 267.41 is: 400.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.34 : 920.98 = 267.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.34/920.98 = 267.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.34x = 920.98 × 267.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.34x = 246,274.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,274.66/614.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.88

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