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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.92, 923.26 and 268.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.92, 923.26 and 268.98 is: 403.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.92 : 923.26 = 268.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.92/923.26 = 268.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.92x = 923.26 × 268.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.92x = 248,338.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,338.47/615.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.20

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