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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.53, 404.39 and 268.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.53, 404.39 and 268.52 is: 402.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.53 : 404.39 = 268.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.53/404.39 = 268.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.53x = 404.39 × 268.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.53x = 108,585.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,585.45/269.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.87

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