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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.69, 485.64 and 269.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.69, 485.64 and 269.61 is: 372.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.69 : 485.64 = 269.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.69/485.64 = 269.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.69x = 485.64 × 269.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.69x = 130,933.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,933.40/351.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.30

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