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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.25, 657.23 and 269.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.25, 657.23 and 269.25 is: 371.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.25 : 657.23 = 269.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.25/657.23 = 269.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.25x = 657.23 × 269.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.25x = 176,957.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,957.83/476.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.57

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