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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.71, 533.76 and 269.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.71, 533.76 and 269.58 is: 404.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.71 : 533.76 = 269.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.71/533.76 = 269.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.71x = 533.76 × 269.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.71x = 143,889.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,889.01/355.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.51

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