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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.18, 533.70 and 269.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.18, 533.70 and 269.42 is: 403.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.18 : 533.70 = 269.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.18/533.70 = 269.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.18x = 533.70 × 269.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.18x = 143,786.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,786.79/356.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.70

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