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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.53, 518.64 and 269.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.53, 518.64 and 269.33 is: 404.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.53 : 518.64 = 269.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.53/518.64 = 269.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.53x = 518.64 × 269.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.53x = 139,681.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,681.71/345.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.25

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