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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.44, 403.58 and 250.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.44, 403.58 and 250.44 is: 375.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.44 : 403.58 = 250.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.44/403.58 = 250.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.44x = 403.58 × 250.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.44x = 101,072.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,072.58/269.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.12

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