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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.70, 534.44 and 269.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.70, 534.44 and 269.90 is: 404.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.70 : 534.44 = 269.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.70/534.44 = 269.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.70x = 534.44 × 269.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.70x = 144,245.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,245.36/356.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.39

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