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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.03, 370.60 and 252.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.03, 370.60 and 252.02 is: 347.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.03 : 370.60 = 252.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.03/370.60 = 252.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.03x = 370.60 × 252.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.03x = 93,398.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,398.91/269.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.17

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