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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.01, 499.57 and 269.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.01, 499.57 and 269.17 is: 371.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.01 : 499.57 = 269.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.01/499.57 = 269.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.01x = 499.57 × 269.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.01x = 134,468.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,468.44/362.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.45

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