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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.88, 924.88 and 270.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.88, 924.88 and 270.02 is: 404.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.88 : 924.88 = 270.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.88/924.88 = 270.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.88x = 924.88 × 270.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.88x = 249,736.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,736.10/616.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.84

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