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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.76, 402.60 and 252.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.76, 402.60 and 252.48 is: 376.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.76 : 402.60 = 252.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.76/402.60 = 252.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.76x = 402.60 × 252.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.76x = 101,648.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,648.45/269.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.81

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