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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.25, 657.35 and 269.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.25, 657.35 and 269.37 is: 371.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.25 : 657.35 = 269.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.25/657.35 = 269.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.25x = 657.35 × 269.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.25x = 177,069.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,069.02/476.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.80

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