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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476, 656.88 and 269

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476, 656.88 and 269 is: 371.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476 : 656.88 = 269 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476/656.88 = 269/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476x = 656.88 × 269
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476x = 176,700.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,700.72/476
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.22

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