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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.86, 564 and 269

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.86, 564 and 269 is: 371.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.86 : 564 = 269 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.86/564 = 269/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.86x = 564 × 269
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.86x = 151,716
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,716/408.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.07

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