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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.31, 711.12 and 269.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.31, 711.12 and 269.02 is: 403.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.31 : 711.12 = 269.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.31/711.12 = 269.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.31x = 711.12 × 269.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.31x = 191,303.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,303.26/474.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.33

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