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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.92, 925.14 and 270.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.92, 925.14 and 270.28 is: 405.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.92 : 925.14 = 270.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.92/925.14 = 270.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.92x = 925.14 × 270.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.92x = 250,046.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,046.84/616.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.31

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