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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.52, 405.64 and 269.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.52, 405.64 and 269.60 is: 370.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.52 : 405.64 = 269.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.52/405.64 = 269.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.52x = 405.64 × 269.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.52x = 109,360.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,360.54/295.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.06

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