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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.70, 929.31 and 268.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.70, 929.31 and 268.26 is: 402.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.70 : 929.31 = 268.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.70/929.31 = 268.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.70x = 929.31 × 268.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.70x = 249,296.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,296.70/619.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.29

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