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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.14, 924.26 and 269.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.14, 924.26 and 269.49 is: 404.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.14 : 924.26 = 269.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.14/924.26 = 269.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.14x = 924.26 × 269.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.14x = 249,080.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,080.95/616.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.26

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