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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.34, 657.18 and 269.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.34, 657.18 and 269.34 is: 371.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.34 : 657.18 = 269.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.34/657.18 = 269.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.34x = 657.18 × 269.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.34x = 177,004.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,004.86/476.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.59

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