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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.92, 923.64 and 269.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.92, 923.64 and 269.28 is: 403.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.92 : 923.64 = 269.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.92/923.64 = 269.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.92x = 923.64 × 269.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.92x = 248,717.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,717.78/615.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.82

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