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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.12, 923.65 and 269.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.12, 923.65 and 269.19 is: 403.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.12 : 923.65 = 269.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.12/923.65 = 269.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.12x = 923.65 × 269.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.12x = 248,636.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,636.00/616.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.55

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