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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.11, 540.30 and 269.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.11, 540.30 and 269.49 is: 403.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.11 : 540.30 = 269.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.11/540.30 = 269.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.11x = 540.30 × 269.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.11x = 145,605.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,605.45/361.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.22

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