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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.92, 922.51 and 268.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.92, 922.51 and 268.31 is: 402.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.92 : 922.51 = 268.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.92/922.51 = 268.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.92x = 922.51 × 268.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.92x = 247,518.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,518.66/614.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.52

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