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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.43, 533.33 and 269.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.43, 533.33 and 269.30 is: 404.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.43 : 533.33 = 269.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.43/533.33 = 269.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.43x = 533.33 × 269.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.43x = 143,626.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,626.77/355.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.09

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