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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.08, 922.31 and 268.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.08, 922.31 and 268.70 is: 402.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.08 : 922.31 = 268.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.08/922.31 = 268.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.08x = 922.31 × 268.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.08x = 247,818.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,818.74/615.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.91

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