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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.61, 403.79 and 252.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.61, 403.79 and 252.69 is: 378.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.61 : 403.79 = 252.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.61/403.79 = 252.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.61x = 403.79 × 252.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.61x = 102,032.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,032.43/269.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.44

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