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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.28, 404.28 and 259.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.28, 404.28 and 259.92 is: 390.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.28 : 404.28 = 259.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.28/404.28 = 259.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.28x = 404.28 × 259.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.28x = 105,080.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,080.46/269.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.23

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