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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.38, 403.44 and 256.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.38, 403.44 and 256.63 is: 384.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.38 : 403.44 = 256.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.38/403.44 = 256.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.38x = 403.44 × 256.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.38x = 103,534.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,534.81/269.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.34

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