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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.50, 924.39 and 270.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.50, 924.39 and 270.06 is: 404.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.50 : 924.39 = 270.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.50/924.39 = 270.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.50x = 924.39 × 270.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.50x = 249,640.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,640.76/616.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.93

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