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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.67, 404.55 and 265.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.67, 404.55 and 265.29 is: 397.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.67 : 404.55 = 265.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.67/404.55 = 265.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.67x = 404.55 × 265.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.67x = 107,323.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,323.07/269.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.98

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