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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.44, 532.07 and 269.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.44, 532.07 and 269.10 is: 402.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.44 : 532.07 = 269.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.44/532.07 = 269.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.44x = 532.07 × 269.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.44x = 143,178.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,178.69/355.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.82

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