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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.88, 500.44 and 269.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.88, 500.44 and 269.85 is: 372.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.88 : 500.44 = 269.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.88/500.44 = 269.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.88x = 500.44 × 269.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.88x = 135,044.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,044.94/362.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.15

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