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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.75, 557.63 and 269.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.75, 557.63 and 269.09 is: 403.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.75 : 557.63 = 269.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.75/557.63 = 269.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.75x = 557.63 × 269.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.75x = 150,048.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,048.52/371.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.63

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