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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.21, 729.54 and 269.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.21, 729.54 and 269.94 is: 405.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.21 : 729.54 = 269.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.21/729.54 = 269.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.21x = 729.54 × 269.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.21x = 196,932.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,932.03/486.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.03

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