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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.88, 609.40 and 269.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.88, 609.40 and 269.58 is: 403.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.88 : 609.40 = 269.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.88/609.40 = 269.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.88x = 609.40 × 269.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.88x = 164,282.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,282.05/406.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.76

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