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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.27, 403.80 and 252.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.27, 403.80 and 252.06 is: 377.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.27 : 403.80 = 252.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.27/403.80 = 252.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.27x = 403.80 × 252.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.27x = 101,781.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,781.83/269.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.99

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