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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.46, 494.69 and 269.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.46, 494.69 and 269.78 is: 372.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.46 : 494.69 = 269.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.46/494.69 = 269.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.46x = 494.69 × 269.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.46x = 133,457.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,457.19/358.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.31

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