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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.01, 402.88 and 259.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.01, 402.88 and 259.77 is: 389.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.01 : 402.88 = 259.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.01/402.88 = 259.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.01x = 402.88 × 259.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.01x = 104,654.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,654.84/269.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.04

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