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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.70, 923.64 and 269.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.70, 923.64 and 269.02 is: 403.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.70 : 923.64 = 269.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.70/923.64 = 269.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.70x = 923.64 × 269.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.70x = 248,477.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,477.63/615.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.57

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