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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.56, 401.02 and 268.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.56, 401.02 and 268.60 is: 399.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.56 : 401.02 = 268.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.56/401.02 = 268.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.56x = 401.02 × 268.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.56x = 107,713.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,713.97/269.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.59

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