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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.38, 508.44 and 269.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.38, 508.44 and 269.63 is: 371.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.38 : 508.44 = 269.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.38/508.44 = 269.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.38x = 508.44 × 269.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.38x = 137,090.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,090.68/369.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.14

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