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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.24, 696.96 and 269.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.24, 696.96 and 269.76 is: 404.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.24 : 696.96 = 269.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.24/696.96 = 269.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.24x = 696.96 × 269.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.24x = 188,011.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,011.93/465.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.12

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