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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.63, 578.41 and 269.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.63, 578.41 and 269.73 is: 404.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.63 : 578.41 = 269.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.63/578.41 = 269.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.63x = 578.41 × 269.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.63x = 156,013.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,013.85/385.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.57

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