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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.91, 404.26 and 263.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.91, 404.26 and 263.84 is: 395.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.91 : 404.26 = 263.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.91/404.26 = 263.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.91x = 404.26 × 263.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.91x = 106,656.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,656.62/269.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.16

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