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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.17, 922.89 and 268.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.17, 922.89 and 268.56 is: 402.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.17 : 922.89 = 268.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.17/922.89 = 268.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.17x = 922.89 × 268.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.17x = 247,851.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,851.34/615.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.90

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