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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.65, 923.64 and 269.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.65, 923.64 and 269.01 is: 403.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.65 : 923.64 = 269.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.65/923.64 = 269.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.65x = 923.64 × 269.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.65x = 248,468.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,468.40/615.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.59

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