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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.48, 534 and 269.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.48, 534 and 269.96 is: 404.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.48 : 534 = 269.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.48/534 = 269.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.48x = 534 × 269.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.48x = 144,158.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,158.64/356.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.39

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