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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.92, 915.04 and 268.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.92, 915.04 and 268.16 is: 402.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.92 : 915.04 = 268.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.92/915.04 = 268.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.92x = 915.04 × 268.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.92x = 245,377.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,377.13/609.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.31

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