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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.41, 533.62 and 269.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.41, 533.62 and 269.47 is: 403.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.41 : 533.62 = 269.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.41/533.62 = 269.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.41x = 533.62 × 269.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.41x = 143,790.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,790.57/356.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.45

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