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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.97, 485.73 and 269.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.97, 485.73 and 269.74 is: 371.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.97 : 485.73 = 269.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.97/485.73 = 269.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.97x = 485.73 × 269.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.97x = 131,021.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,021.42/352.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.20

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