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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331, 495.76 and 269.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331, 495.76 and 269.84 is: 404.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331 : 495.76 = 269.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331/495.76 = 269.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331x = 495.76 × 269.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331x = 133,775.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,775.88/331
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.16

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