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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.52, 596.48 and 269

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.52, 596.48 and 269 is: 403.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.52 : 596.48 = 269 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.52/596.48 = 269/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.52x = 596.48 × 269
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.52x = 160,453.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,453.12/397.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.64

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