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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.43, 921.75 and 267.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.43, 921.75 and 267.69 is: 401.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.43 : 921.75 = 267.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.43/921.75 = 267.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.43x = 921.75 × 267.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.43x = 246,743.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,743.26/614.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.58

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