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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.01, 541.96 and 269.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.01, 541.96 and 269.87 is: 404.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.01 : 541.96 = 269.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.01/541.96 = 269.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.01x = 541.96 × 269.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.01x = 146,258.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,258.75/362.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.02

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