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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.65, 921.28 and 267.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.65, 921.28 and 267.47 is: 400.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.65 : 921.28 = 267.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.65/921.28 = 267.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.65x = 921.28 × 267.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.65x = 246,410.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,410.16/614.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.90

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