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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.91, 491.94 and 269.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.91, 491.94 and 269.43 is: 371.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.91 : 491.94 = 269.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.91/491.94 = 269.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.91x = 491.94 × 269.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.91x = 132,543.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,543.39/356.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.36

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