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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.17, 485.72 and 269.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.17, 485.72 and 269.07 is: 371.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.17 : 485.72 = 269.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.17/485.72 = 269.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.17x = 485.72 × 269.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.17x = 130,693.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,693.35/352.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.11

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