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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.33, 924.54 and 270.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.33, 924.54 and 270.01 is: 405.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.33 : 924.54 = 270.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.33/924.54 = 270.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.33x = 924.54 × 270.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.33x = 249,635.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,635.05/616.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.03

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