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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.79, 608.81 and 269.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.79, 608.81 and 269.37 is: 404.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.79 : 608.81 = 269.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.79/608.81 = 269.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.79x = 608.81 × 269.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.79x = 163,995.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,995.15/405.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.14

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