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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.20, 546.96 and 269.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.20, 546.96 and 269.20 is: 403.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.20 : 546.96 = 269.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.20/546.96 = 269.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.20x = 546.96 × 269.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.20x = 147,241.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,241.63/365.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.18

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