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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.11, 525.98 and 269.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.11, 525.98 and 269.56 is: 403.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.11 : 525.98 = 269.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.11/525.98 = 269.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.11x = 525.98 × 269.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.11x = 141,783.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,783.17/351.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.81

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