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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.92, 564.15 and 269.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.92, 564.15 and 269.10 is: 371.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.92 : 564.15 = 269.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.92/564.15 = 269.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.92x = 564.15 × 269.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.92x = 151,812.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,812.77/408.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.26

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