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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.63, 509.87 and 269.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.63, 509.87 and 269.92 is: 372.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.63 : 509.87 = 269.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.63/509.87 = 269.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.63x = 509.87 × 269.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.63x = 137,621.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,621.56/369.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.32

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