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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.58, 492.21 and 269.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.58, 492.21 and 269.10 is: 371.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.58 : 492.21 = 269.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.58/492.21 = 269.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.58x = 492.21 × 269.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.58x = 132,453.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,453.71/356.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.46

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