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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.37, 533.49 and 269.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.37, 533.49 and 269.49 is: 403.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.37 : 533.49 = 269.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.37/533.49 = 269.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.37x = 533.49 × 269.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.37x = 143,771.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,771.21/356.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.44

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