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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.40, 370.62 and 264.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.40, 370.62 and 264.36 is: 363.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.40 : 370.62 = 264.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.40/370.62 = 264.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.40x = 370.62 × 264.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.40x = 97,977.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,977.10/269.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.69

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