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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.78, 923.58 and 269.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.78, 923.58 and 269.04 is: 403.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.78 : 923.58 = 269.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.78/923.58 = 269.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.78x = 923.58 × 269.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.78x = 248,479.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,479.96/615.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.52

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