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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.53, 486.24 and 269.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.53, 486.24 and 269.46 is: 371.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.53 : 486.24 = 269.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.53/486.24 = 269.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.53x = 486.24 × 269.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.53x = 131,022.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,022.23/352.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.66

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