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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.55, 404.55 and 260.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.55, 404.55 and 260.60 is: 391.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.55 : 404.55 = 260.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.55/404.55 = 260.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.55x = 404.55 × 260.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.55x = 105,423.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,423.71/269.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.11

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