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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.03, 509.09 and 269.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.03, 509.09 and 269.30 is: 371.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.03 : 509.09 = 269.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.03/509.09 = 269.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.03x = 509.09 × 269.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.03x = 137,094.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,094.05/369.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.50

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