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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.63, 534.54 and 269.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.63, 534.54 and 269.68 is: 404.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.63 : 534.54 = 269.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.63/534.54 = 269.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.63x = 534.54 × 269.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.63x = 144,151.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,151.65/356.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.21

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