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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.50, 407.40 and 269.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.50, 407.40 and 269.46 is: 404.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.50 : 407.40 = 269.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.50/407.40 = 269.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.50x = 407.40 × 269.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.50x = 109,778.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,778.00/271.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.34

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