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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.97, 534.81 and 269.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.97, 534.81 and 269.80 is: 404.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.97 : 534.81 = 269.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.97/534.81 = 269.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.97x = 534.81 × 269.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.97x = 144,290.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,290.40/356.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.21

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