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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.39, 493.21 and 269.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.39, 493.21 and 269.91 is: 372.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.39 : 493.21 = 269.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.39/493.21 = 269.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.39x = 493.21 × 269.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.39x = 133,122.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,122.31/357.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.48

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