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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.15, 924.39 and 269.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.15, 924.39 and 269.51 is: 404.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.15 : 924.39 = 269.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.15/924.39 = 269.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.15x = 924.39 × 269.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.15x = 249,132.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,132.35/616.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.34

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