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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.34, 403.74 and 245.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.34, 403.74 and 245.99 is: 368.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.34 : 403.74 = 245.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.34/403.74 = 245.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.34x = 403.74 × 245.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.34x = 99,313.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,313.98/269.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.73

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