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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.20, 923.06 and 268.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.20, 923.06 and 268.61 is: 403.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.20 : 923.06 = 268.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.20/923.06 = 268.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.20x = 923.06 × 268.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.20x = 247,939.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,939.20/615.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.03

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