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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.40, 922.59 and 268.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.40, 922.59 and 268.89 is: 403.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.40 : 922.59 = 268.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.40/922.59 = 268.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.40x = 922.59 × 268.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.40x = 248,071.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,071.77/615.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.11

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