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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.14, 924.48 and 269.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.14, 924.48 and 269.55 is: 404.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.14 : 924.48 = 269.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.14/924.48 = 269.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.14x = 924.48 × 269.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.14x = 249,193.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,193.58/616.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.44

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