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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.24, 401.45 and 264.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.24, 401.45 and 264.38 is: 394.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.24 : 401.45 = 264.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.24/401.45 = 264.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.24x = 401.45 × 264.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.24x = 106,132.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,132.02/269.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.20

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