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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.30, 554.49 and 269.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.30, 554.49 and 269.28 is: 371.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.30 : 554.49 = 269.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.30/554.49 = 269.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.30x = 554.49 × 269.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.30x = 149,313.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,313.07/402.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.15

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