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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.84, 923.92 and 269.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.84, 923.92 and 269.20 is: 403.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.84 : 923.92 = 269.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.84/923.92 = 269.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.84x = 923.92 × 269.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.84x = 248,719.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,719.75/615.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.87

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