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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.32, 607.98 and 269.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.32, 607.98 and 269.24 is: 403.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.32 : 607.98 = 269.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.32/607.98 = 269.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.32x = 607.98 × 269.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.32x = 163,692.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,692.54/405.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.86

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