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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.38, 921.59 and 267.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.38, 921.59 and 267.48 is: 401.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.38 : 921.59 = 267.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.38/921.59 = 267.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.38x = 921.59 × 267.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.38x = 246,500.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,500.95/614.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.22

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