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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.77, 457.60 and 269.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.77, 457.60 and 269.60 is: 371.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.77 : 457.60 = 269.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.77/457.60 = 269.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.77x = 457.60 × 269.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.77x = 123,368.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,368.96/331.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.85

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