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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.66, 609.12 and 269.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.66, 609.12 and 269.76 is: 404.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.66 : 609.12 = 269.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.66/609.12 = 269.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.66x = 609.12 × 269.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.66x = 164,316.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,316.21/406.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.06

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