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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611, 916.88 and 269

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611, 916.88 and 269 is: 403.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611 : 916.88 = 269 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611/916.88 = 269/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611x = 916.88 × 269
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611x = 246,640.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,640.72/611
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.67

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