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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.19, 557.15 and 269.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.19, 557.15 and 269.13 is: 403.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.19 : 557.15 = 269.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.19/557.15 = 269.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.19x = 557.15 × 269.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.19x = 149,944.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,944.43/371.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.96

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