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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.48, 575.70 and 269.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.48, 575.70 and 269.06 is: 402.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.48 : 575.70 = 269.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.48/575.70 = 269.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.48x = 575.70 × 269.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.48x = 154,897.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,897.84/384.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.88

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