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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.60, 399.54 and 269.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.60, 399.54 and 269.62 is: 371.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.60 : 399.54 = 269.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.60/399.54 = 269.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.60x = 399.54 × 269.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.60x = 107,723.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,723.97/289.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.98

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