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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.24, 924.17 and 269.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.24, 924.17 and 269.48 is: 404.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.24 : 924.17 = 269.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.24/924.17 = 269.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.24x = 924.17 × 269.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.24x = 249,048.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,048.32/616.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.14

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