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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.62, 532.40 and 269.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.62, 532.40 and 269.32 is: 403.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.62 : 532.40 = 269.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.62/532.40 = 269.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.62x = 532.40 × 269.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.62x = 143,385.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,385.97/355.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.20

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