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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.90, 576.28 and 269.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.90, 576.28 and 269.08 is: 402.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.90 : 576.28 = 269.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.90/576.28 = 269.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.90x = 576.28 × 269.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.90x = 155,065.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,065.42/384.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.87

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