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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.92, 485.60 and 269.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.92, 485.60 and 269.76 is: 404.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.92 : 485.60 = 269.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.92/485.60 = 269.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.92x = 485.60 × 269.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.92x = 130,995.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,995.46/323.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.41

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