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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.65, 924.26 and 269.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.65, 924.26 and 269.90 is: 404.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.65 : 924.26 = 269.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.65/924.26 = 269.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.65x = 924.26 × 269.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.65x = 249,457.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,457.77/616.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.54

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