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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.81, 711.21 and 269.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.81, 711.21 and 269.27 is: 403.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.81 : 711.21 = 269.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.81/711.21 = 269.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.81x = 711.21 × 269.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.81x = 191,509.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,509.37/474.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.34

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