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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352, 485.58 and 269.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352, 485.58 and 269.02 is: 371.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352 : 485.58 = 269.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352/485.58 = 269.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352x = 485.58 × 269.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352x = 130,630.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,630.73/352
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.11

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