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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.54, 542.63 and 269.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.54, 542.63 and 269.71 is: 405.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.54 : 542.63 = 269.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.54/542.63 = 269.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.54x = 542.63 × 269.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.54x = 146,352.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,352.74/360.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.93

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