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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.44, 922.92 and 268.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.44, 922.92 and 268.56 is: 402.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.44 : 922.92 = 268.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.44/922.92 = 268.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.44x = 922.92 × 268.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.44x = 247,859.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,859.40/615.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.74

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