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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.76, 542.16 and 269.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.76, 542.16 and 269.72 is: 404.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.76 : 542.16 = 269.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.76/542.16 = 269.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.76x = 542.16 × 269.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.76x = 146,231.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,231.40/361.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.22

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