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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.06, 921.89 and 267.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.06, 921.89 and 267.89 is: 401.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.06 : 921.89 = 267.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.06/921.89 = 267.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.06x = 921.89 × 267.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.06x = 246,961.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,961.17/615.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.52

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