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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.27, 493.29 and 269.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.27, 493.29 and 269.79 is: 372.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.27 : 493.29 = 269.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.27/493.29 = 269.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.27x = 493.29 × 269.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.27x = 133,084.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,084.71/357.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.50

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