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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.39, 599.97 and 269.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.39, 599.97 and 269.91 is: 404.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.39 : 599.97 = 269.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.39/599.97 = 269.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.39x = 599.97 × 269.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.39x = 161,937.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,937.90/400.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.45

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