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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.74, 921.66 and 268.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.74, 921.66 and 268.06 is: 401.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.74 : 921.66 = 268.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.74/921.66 = 268.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.74x = 921.66 × 268.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.74x = 247,060.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,060.18/614.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.89

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