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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.64, 401.58 and 268.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.64, 401.58 and 268.09 is: 399.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.64 : 401.58 = 268.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.64/401.58 = 268.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.64x = 401.58 × 268.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.64x = 107,658.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,658.58/269.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.27

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