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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.62, 541.92 and 269.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.62, 541.92 and 269.58 is: 403.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.62 : 541.92 = 269.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.62/541.92 = 269.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.62x = 541.92 × 269.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.62x = 146,090.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,090.79/361.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.99

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