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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.10, 924.08 and 269.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.10, 924.08 and 269.26 is: 403.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.10 : 924.08 = 269.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.10/924.08 = 269.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.10x = 924.08 × 269.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.10x = 248,811.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,811.81/616.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.85

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