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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.46, 404.28 and 267.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.46, 404.28 and 267.39 is: 401.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.46 : 404.28 = 267.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.46/404.28 = 267.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.46x = 404.28 × 267.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.46x = 108,100.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,100.43/269.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.17

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