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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.73, 922.26 and 268.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.73, 922.26 and 268.09 is: 402.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.73 : 922.26 = 268.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.73/922.26 = 268.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.73x = 922.26 × 268.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.73x = 247,250.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,250.99/614.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.21

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