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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.47, 404.55 and 268.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.47, 404.55 and 268.11 is: 402.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.47 : 404.55 = 268.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.47/404.55 = 268.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.47x = 404.55 × 268.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.47x = 108,463.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,463.90/269.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.51

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