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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.12, 711.52 and 269.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.12, 711.52 and 269.06 is: 402.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.12 : 711.52 = 269.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.12/711.52 = 269.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.12x = 711.52 × 269.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.12x = 191,443.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,443.69/475.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.94

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