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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.24, 657.22 and 269.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.24, 657.22 and 269.24 is: 371.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.24 : 657.22 = 269.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.24/657.22 = 269.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.24x = 657.22 × 269.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.24x = 176,949.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,949.91/476.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.56

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