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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.10, 485.63 and 269.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.10, 485.63 and 269.48 is: 371.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.10 : 485.63 = 269.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.10/485.63 = 269.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.10x = 485.63 × 269.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.10x = 130,869.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,869.46/352.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.68

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