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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.09, 553.66 and 269.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.09, 553.66 and 269.87 is: 372.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.09 : 553.66 = 269.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.09/553.66 = 269.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.09x = 553.66 × 269.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.09x = 149,412.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,412.78/401.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.52

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