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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.16, 657.04 and 269.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.16, 657.04 and 269.16 is: 371.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.16 : 657.04 = 269.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.16/657.04 = 269.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.16x = 657.04 × 269.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.16x = 176,848.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,848.89/476.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.41

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