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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.11, 923.79 and 269.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.11, 923.79 and 269.25 is: 403.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.11 : 923.79 = 269.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.11/923.79 = 269.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.11x = 923.79 × 269.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.11x = 248,730.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,730.46/616.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.71

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