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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.76, 492.35 and 269.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.76, 492.35 and 269.28 is: 371.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.76 : 492.35 = 269.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.76/492.35 = 269.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.76x = 492.35 × 269.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.76x = 132,580.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,580.01/356.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.62

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