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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.91, 534.75 and 269.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.91, 534.75 and 269.79 is: 404.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.91 : 534.75 = 269.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.91/534.75 = 269.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.91x = 534.75 × 269.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.91x = 144,270.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,270.20/356.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.22

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