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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.40, 486.08 and 269.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.40, 486.08 and 269.52 is: 371.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.40 : 486.08 = 269.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.40/486.08 = 269.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.40x = 486.08 × 269.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.40x = 131,008.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,008.28/352.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.76

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