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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.37, 499.82 and 269.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.37, 499.82 and 269.36 is: 371.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.37 : 499.82 = 269.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.37/499.82 = 269.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.37x = 499.82 × 269.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.37x = 134,627.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,627.67/362.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.52

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