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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.92, 619.92 and 269.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.92, 619.92 and 269.28 is: 404.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.92 : 619.92 = 269.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.92/619.92 = 269.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.92x = 619.92 × 269.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.92x = 166,932.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,932.06/412.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.27

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