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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.06, 656.91 and 269.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.06, 656.91 and 269.06 is: 371.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.06 : 656.91 = 269.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.06/656.91 = 269.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.06x = 656.91 × 269.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.06x = 176,748.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,748.20/476.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.27

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