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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.21, 923.01 and 268.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.21, 923.01 and 268.41 is: 402.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.21 : 923.01 = 268.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.21/923.01 = 268.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.21x = 923.01 × 268.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.21x = 247,745.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,745.11/615.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.70

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