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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.66, 924.08 and 269.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.66, 924.08 and 269.67 is: 404.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.66 : 924.08 = 269.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.66/924.08 = 269.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.66x = 924.08 × 269.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.66x = 249,198.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,198.77/616.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.11

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