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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.32, 916.97 and 269.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.32, 916.97 and 269.32 is: 403.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.32 : 916.97 = 269.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.32/916.97 = 269.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.32x = 916.97 × 269.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.32x = 246,953.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,953.78/611.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.97

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