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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.24, 561.54 and 269

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.24, 561.54 and 269 is: 370.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.24 : 561.54 = 269 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.24/561.54 = 269/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.24x = 561.54 × 269
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.24x = 151,054.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,054.26/407.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.92

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