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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.70, 401.29 and 268.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.70, 401.29 and 268.79 is: 399.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.70 : 401.29 = 268.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.70/401.29 = 268.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.70x = 401.29 × 268.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.70x = 107,860.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,860.06/269.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.93

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