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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.45, 486.06 and 269.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.45, 486.06 and 269.40 is: 371.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.45 : 486.06 = 269.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.45/486.06 = 269.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.45x = 486.06 × 269.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.45x = 130,944.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,944.56/352.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.53

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