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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.36, 491.99 and 269.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.36, 491.99 and 269.88 is: 371.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.36 : 491.99 = 269.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.36/491.99 = 269.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.36x = 491.99 × 269.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.36x = 132,776.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,776.91/357.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.55

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