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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.51, 923.40 and 268.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.51, 923.40 and 268.83 is: 403.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.51 : 923.40 = 268.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.51/923.40 = 268.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.51x = 923.40 × 268.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.51x = 248,237.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,237.62/615.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.30

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