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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.74, 599.52 and 269.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.74, 599.52 and 269.68 is: 404.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.74 : 599.52 = 269.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.74/599.52 = 269.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.74x = 599.52 × 269.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.74x = 161,678.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,678.55/399.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.46

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