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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.17, 400.57 and 260.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.17, 400.57 and 260.41 is: 387.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.17 : 400.57 = 260.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.17/400.57 = 260.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.17x = 400.57 × 260.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.17x = 104,312.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,312.43/269.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.53

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