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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357, 492.72 and 269.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357, 492.72 and 269.52 is: 371.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357 : 492.72 = 269.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357/492.72 = 269.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357x = 492.72 × 269.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357x = 132,797.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,797.89/357
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.98

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