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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.21, 924.32 and 269.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.21, 924.32 and 269.47 is: 404.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.21 : 924.32 = 269.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.21/924.32 = 269.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.21x = 924.32 × 269.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.21x = 249,076.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,076.51/616.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.21

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