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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.13, 555.04 and 269.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.13, 555.04 and 269.54 is: 372.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.13 : 555.04 = 269.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.13/555.04 = 269.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.13x = 555.04 × 269.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.13x = 149,605.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,605.48/402.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.03

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