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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.37, 533.07 and 269.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.37, 533.07 and 269.82 is: 404.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.37 : 533.07 = 269.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.37/533.07 = 269.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.37x = 533.07 × 269.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.37x = 143,832.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,832.95/355.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.75

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