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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.40, 492.02 and 269.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.40, 492.02 and 269.44 is: 371.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.40 : 492.02 = 269.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.40/492.02 = 269.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.40x = 492.02 × 269.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.40x = 132,569.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,569.87/356.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.97

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