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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.88, 921.73 and 267.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.88, 921.73 and 267.90 is: 401.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.88 : 921.73 = 267.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.88/921.73 = 267.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.88x = 921.73 × 267.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.88x = 246,931.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,931.47/614.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.59

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