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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.03, 1,144.47 and 269.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.03, 1,144.47 and 269.36 is: 404.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.03 : 1,144.47 = 269.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.03/1,144.47 = 269.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.03x = 1,144.47 × 269.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.03x = 308,268.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,268.72/763.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.01

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