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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.40, 399.60 and 269.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.40, 399.60 and 269.88 is: 371.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.40 : 399.60 = 269.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.40/399.60 = 269.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.40x = 399.60 × 269.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.40x = 107,844.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,844.05/290.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.36

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