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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.12, 402.88 and 264.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.12, 402.88 and 264.64 is: 396.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.12 : 402.88 = 264.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.12/402.88 = 264.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.12x = 402.88 × 264.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.12x = 106,618.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,618.16/269.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.17

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