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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.77, 518.62 and 269.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.77, 518.62 and 269.22 is: 403.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.77 : 518.62 = 269.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.77/518.62 = 269.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.77x = 518.62 × 269.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.77x = 139,622.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,622.88/345.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.80

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