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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.11, 924.51 and 269.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.11, 924.51 and 269.66 is: 404.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.11 : 924.51 = 269.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.11/924.51 = 269.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.11x = 924.51 × 269.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.11x = 249,306.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,306.69/616.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.65

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