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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.23, 533.95 and 269.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.23, 533.95 and 269.28 is: 403.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.23 : 533.95 = 269.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.23/533.95 = 269.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.23x = 533.95 × 269.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.23x = 143,781.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,781.38/356.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.62

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