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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.16, 533.90 and 269.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.16, 533.90 and 269.59 is: 404.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.16 : 533.90 = 269.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.16/533.90 = 269.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.16x = 533.90 × 269.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.16x = 143,934.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,934.10/356.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.13

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