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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.62, 403.97 and 259.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.62, 403.97 and 259.49 is: 388.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.62 : 403.97 = 259.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.62/403.97 = 259.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.62x = 403.97 × 259.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.62x = 104,827.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,827.87/269.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.80

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