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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.25, 372.24 and 257.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.25, 372.24 and 257.78 is: 356.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.25 : 372.24 = 257.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.25/372.24 = 257.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.25x = 372.24 × 257.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.25x = 95,954.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,954.17/269.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.38

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