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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.24, 535.58 and 269.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.24, 535.58 and 269.22 is: 403.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.24 : 535.58 = 269.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.24/535.58 = 269.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.24x = 535.58 × 269.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.24x = 144,188.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,188.85/357.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.62

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