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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.92, 609.11 and 269.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.92, 609.11 and 269.04 is: 403.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.92 : 609.11 = 269.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.92/609.11 = 269.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.92x = 609.11 × 269.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.92x = 163,874.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,874.95/405.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.71

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