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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.72, 921.31 and 267.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.72, 921.31 and 267.84 is: 401.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.72 : 921.31 = 267.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.72/921.31 = 267.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.72x = 921.31 × 267.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.72x = 246,763.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,763.00/614.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.42

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