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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.44, 486.33 and 269.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.44, 486.33 and 269.34 is: 371.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.44 : 486.33 = 269.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.44/486.33 = 269.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.44x = 486.33 × 269.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.44x = 130,988.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,988.12/352.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.66

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