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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.39, 663.58 and 269.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.39, 663.58 and 269.10 is: 403.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.39 : 663.58 = 269.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.39/663.58 = 269.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.39x = 663.58 × 269.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.39x = 178,569.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,569.69/442.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.65

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