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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.56, 370.95 and 260.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.56, 370.95 and 260.65 is: 358.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.56 : 370.95 = 260.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.56/370.95 = 260.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.56x = 370.95 × 260.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.56x = 96,688.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,688.12/269.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.69

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