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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.94, 917.91 and 269.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.94, 917.91 and 269.94 is: 404.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.94 : 917.91 = 269.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.94/917.91 = 269.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.94x = 917.91 × 269.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.94x = 247,780.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,780.63/611.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.91

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