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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.65, 492.19 and 269.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.65, 492.19 and 269.17 is: 371.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.65 : 492.19 = 269.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.65/492.19 = 269.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.65x = 492.19 × 269.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.65x = 132,480.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,480.88/356.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.46

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