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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.36, 921.69 and 267.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.36, 921.69 and 267.75 is: 401.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.36 : 921.69 = 267.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.36/921.69 = 267.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.36x = 921.69 × 267.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.36x = 246,785.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,785.95/614.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.70

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