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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.36, 711.54 and 269.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.36, 711.54 and 269.32 is: 403.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.36 : 711.54 = 269.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.36/711.54 = 269.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.36x = 711.54 × 269.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.36x = 191,631.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,631.95/475.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.13

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