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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.54, 492.06 and 269.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.54, 492.06 and 269.06 is: 371.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.54 : 492.06 = 269.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.54/492.06 = 269.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.54x = 492.06 × 269.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.54x = 132,393.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,393.66/356.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.33

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