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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.91, 428.90 and 269.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.91, 428.90 and 269.39 is: 371.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.91 : 428.90 = 269.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.91/428.90 = 269.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.91x = 428.90 × 269.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.91x = 115,541.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,541.10/310.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.63

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