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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.01, 729.38 and 269.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.01, 729.38 and 269.77 is: 404.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.01 : 729.38 = 269.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.01/729.38 = 269.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.01x = 729.38 × 269.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.01x = 196,763.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,763.49/486.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.85

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