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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.86, 533.31 and 269.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.86, 533.31 and 269.10 is: 403.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.86 : 533.31 = 269.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.86/533.31 = 269.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.86x = 533.31 × 269.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.86x = 143,513.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,513.72/355.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.29

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