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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.57, 925.08 and 269.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.57, 925.08 and 269.71 is: 404.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.57 : 925.08 = 269.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.57/925.08 = 269.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.57x = 925.08 × 269.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.57x = 249,503.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,503.33/616.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.66

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