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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.53, 569.43 and 269.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.53, 569.43 and 269.64 is: 404.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.53 : 569.43 = 269.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.53/569.43 = 269.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.53x = 569.43 × 269.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.53x = 153,541.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,541.11/379.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.56

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