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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.62, 403.68 and 253.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.62, 403.68 and 253.44 is: 379.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.62 : 403.68 = 253.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.62/403.68 = 253.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.62x = 403.68 × 253.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.62x = 102,310.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,310.18/269.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.47

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