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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.64, 369.68 and 264.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.64, 369.68 and 264.78 is: 363.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.64 : 369.68 = 264.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.64/369.68 = 264.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.64x = 369.68 × 264.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.64x = 97,883.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,883.87/269.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.02

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