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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.50, 486.27 and 269.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.50, 486.27 and 269.52 is: 371.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.50 : 486.27 = 269.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.50/486.27 = 269.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.50x = 486.27 × 269.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.50x = 131,059.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,059.49/352.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.80

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