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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.95, 485.94 and 269.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.95, 485.94 and 269.59 is: 372.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.95 : 485.94 = 269.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.95/485.94 = 269.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.95x = 485.94 × 269.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.95x = 131,004.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,004.56/351.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.22

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