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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.12, 657.03 and 269.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.12, 657.03 and 269.12 is: 371.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.12 : 657.03 = 269.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.12/657.03 = 269.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.12x = 657.03 × 269.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.12x = 176,816.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,816.63/476.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.37

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