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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.37, 373.33 and 264.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.37, 373.33 and 264.51 is: 366.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.37 : 373.33 = 264.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.37/373.33 = 264.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.37x = 373.33 × 264.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.37x = 98,749.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,749.85/269.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.60

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