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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.76, 405.36 and 269.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.76, 405.36 and 269.04 is: 404.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.76 : 405.36 = 269.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.76/405.36 = 269.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.76x = 405.36 × 269.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.76x = 109,058.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,058.05/269.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.28

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