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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.03, 656.92 and 269.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.03, 656.92 and 269.03 is: 371.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.03 : 656.92 = 269.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.03/656.92 = 269.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.03x = 656.92 × 269.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.03x = 176,731.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,731.19/476.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.26

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