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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.30, 657.25 and 269.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.30, 657.25 and 269.30 is: 371.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.30 : 657.25 = 269.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.30/657.25 = 269.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.30x = 657.25 × 269.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.30x = 176,997.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,997.43/476.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.61

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