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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.77, 462.63 and 269.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.77, 462.63 and 269.83 is: 404.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.77 : 462.63 = 269.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.77/462.63 = 269.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.77x = 462.63 × 269.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.77x = 124,829.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,829.81/308.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.28

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