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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.08, 657 and 269.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.08, 657 and 269.08 is: 371.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.08 : 657 = 269.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.08/657 = 269.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.08x = 657 × 269.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.08x = 176,785.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,785.56/476.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.34

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