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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.26, 923.25 and 268.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.26, 923.25 and 268.68 is: 403.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.26 : 923.25 = 268.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.26/923.25 = 268.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.26x = 923.25 × 268.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.26x = 248,058.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,058.81/615.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.18

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