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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.66, 485.81 and 269.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.66, 485.81 and 269.73 is: 371.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.66 : 485.81 = 269.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.66/485.81 = 269.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.66x = 485.81 × 269.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.66x = 131,036.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,036.18/352.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.57

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