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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.42, 372.45 and 257.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.42, 372.45 and 257.94 is: 356.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.42 : 372.45 = 257.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.42/372.45 = 257.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.42x = 372.45 × 257.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.42x = 96,069.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,069.75/269.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.59

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