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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.31, 916.97 and 269.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.31, 916.97 and 269.31 is: 403.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.31 : 916.97 = 269.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.31/916.97 = 269.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.31x = 916.97 × 269.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.31x = 246,951.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,951.48/611.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.97

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