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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.33, 922.73 and 268.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.33, 922.73 and 268.65 is: 402.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.33 : 922.73 = 268.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.33/922.73 = 268.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.33x = 922.73 × 268.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.33x = 247,890.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,890.07/615.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.86

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