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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.06, 923.39 and 268.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.06, 923.39 and 268.89 is: 403.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.06 : 923.39 = 268.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.06/923.39 = 268.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.06x = 923.39 × 268.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.06x = 248,290.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,290.34/616.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.03

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