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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.70, 404.55 and 265.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.70, 404.55 and 265.65 is: 398.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.70 : 404.55 = 265.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.70/404.55 = 265.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.70x = 404.55 × 265.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.70x = 107,468.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,468.71/269.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.48

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