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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.14, 711.88 and 269.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.14, 711.88 and 269.11 is: 404.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.14 : 711.88 = 269.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.14/711.88 = 269.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.14x = 711.88 × 269.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.14x = 191,574.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,574.03/474.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.05

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