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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.77, 925.02 and 270.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.77, 925.02 and 270.09 is: 405.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.77 : 925.02 = 270.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.77/925.02 = 270.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.77x = 925.02 × 270.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.77x = 249,838.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,838.65/616.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.08

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