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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.19, 544.99 and 269.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.19, 544.99 and 269.01 is: 370.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.19 : 544.99 = 269.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.19/544.99 = 269.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.19x = 544.99 × 269.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.19x = 146,607.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,607.76/395.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.98

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